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Ofsted inspection reports

Read our latest Ofsted inspection reports and previous inspection history.

Latest standard inspection: Ofsted inspected the school from 10 to 12 June 2025. The school was judged Requires Improvement overall. The report records that the Independent School Standards were met and safeguarding arrangements were effective.
Historic provision: Inspection reports describe the school as it operated at the time of each inspection. References to alternative provision in historic reports do not describe the current SMS model. Current provision is for pupils on the SMS roll across Central, Thrive and Outreach.

Inspection reports

Our inspection reports are listed below, newest first. Select any report to read it in full.

10-12 June 2025 - Standard inspection - Requires Improvement

Latest standard inspection

15-17 November 2022 - Standard inspection - Good

Standard inspection

3 February 2022 - Emergency inspection

The school met all Independent School Standards checked during this inspection.

5 May 2021 - Emergency inspection

The school met all Independent School Standards checked during this inspection.

4-6 February 2020 - Standard inspection - Requires Improvement

First standard inspection following registration.

Complete Ofsted record: Ofsted's official provider page also includes other historic inspection activity, including material-change and pre-registration inspections. View the official Ofsted record ↗