ALP Nuneaton, Nuneaton
ALP Nuneaton is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 19 in Nuneaton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
ALP Nuneaton in detail
ALP Nuneaton in its own words
In its own words: "ALP Nuneaton is an Independent Special Needs School catering for learners aged between 6 and 19. Our school is Ofsted registered and is our largest school in the chain, catering for 70 young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to ALP Nuneaton are Oak Wood Secondary School (0.5 miles, Good); Oak Wood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good); Discovery Academy (1.2 miles, Good); and Foxglove School (3.4 miles).
Oak Wood Secondary SchoolOak Wood Primary SchoolDiscovery AcademyFoxglove School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at ALP Nuneaton has an education, health and care plan (66 of 66 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Nuneaton Rail Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lister Street (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 427 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
ALP Nuneaton demonstrates excellent leadership and safeguarding practices, with staff who are well-trained and responsive to pupil needs. The school has carefully planned its expansion to maintain quality support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. The premises are well-maintained with suitable facilities including outdoor spaces for physical education, allotment areas, and woodland for learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with clear moral purpose and understanding of safeguarding requirements
- Thoughtful planning for expansion including recruitment of additional teaching and support staff
- Well-maintained premises with suitable facilities for increased pupil numbers
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy with regular staff training and established relationships with local children's services
- Detailed risk assessments that are regularly reviewed and updated
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a clear culture across the school, well-trained staff alert to signs of risk, established reporting systems, and strong relationships with local children's services.
ALP Nuneaton is an independent special school for pupils aged 6-19 that applied to increase its capacity from 70 to 90 pupils. The inspection found the school is likely to meet independent school standards if this material change is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
66 pupils
70 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Nuneaton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nuneaton
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
66
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
ALP Nuneaton is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
66
Total Pupils
46
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about ALP Nuneaton
What is ALP Nuneaton's Ofsted rating?
ALP Nuneaton's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2024, it was rated Good.
Does ALP Nuneaton meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, ALP Nuneaton met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to ALP Nuneaton?
ALP Nuneaton has around 66 pupils on roll.
Does ALP Nuneaton have specialist SEN provision?
ALP Nuneaton is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to ALP Nuneaton?
ALP Nuneaton is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near ALP Nuneaton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is ALP Nuneaton?
ALP Nuneaton is at Holman Way, Nuneaton, Nuneaton, CV11 4PN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)