Arc School Ansley, Nuneaton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Arc School Ansley specializes in supporting pupils who have struggled in mainstream education, providing transformative care that rebuilds their trust in learning. The school excels at getting to know each pupil as an individual and creating personalized support plans that help them thrive academically and personally. Through an outstanding personal development programme, pupils build genuine life skills like managing finances, using public transport and understanding social situations - preparing them exceptionally well for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme that builds resilience, life skills and prepares pupils exceptionally well for their future
- Strong focus on reading with trained staff helping pupils at early stages close knowledge gaps
- Highly positive relationships between staff and pupils, with skilled support helping pupils manage emotions and behaviour
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with clear explanations of new vocabulary and connections to prior learning
- Thorough individual support tailored to each pupil's specific needs and learning stage
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have low attendance and the school's actions to address this are not swift enough, meaning these pupils miss important parts of their education
- Occasional inconsistencies in how staff implement the curriculum across the school, which prevents some pupils learning as securely as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong oversight and systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Work experience, career tasters, public transport training, budgeting skills, social situation management
Arc School Ansley is a special school for pupils aged 11-17 with a range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. For many pupils who have had negative experiences of education, the school provides transformative care and support that helps them thrive.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
65 pupils
72 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nuneaton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nuneaton
Admissions Demand - Warwickshire
Places available
7,663
Applications
6,806
Got 1st preference
81.2%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)
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