Arc School Ansley, Nuneaton
Arc School Ansley is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Nuneaton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Arc School Ansley in detail
Arc School Ansley in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Arc School Ansley are Elderbrook School (0.6 miles, Inadequate); Discovery Academy (3.8 miles, Good); Corley Academy (4.1 miles); and The Warwickshire Academy (5.4 miles).
Elderbrook SchoolDiscovery AcademyCorley AcademyThe Warwickshire Academy
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Arc School Ansley (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (85%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Arc School Ansley has an education, health and care plan (65 of 65 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Arc School Ansley.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hood Lane (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 9 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 January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Arc School Ansley provides a safe, well-maintained learning environment for pupils with special educational needs across a beautiful rural site. The school excels in safeguarding with dedicated, knowledgeable staff and clear protocols, and offers extensive facilities including specialist teaching rooms, outdoor spaces, and a dedicated catering team. School leaders demonstrate strong commitment to high-quality education and pastoral care for vulnerable pupils.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding practices with well-trained staff and swift response to concerns
- High-quality premises in excellent condition with extensive outdoor spaces and specialist teaching facilities
- Effective recruitment and staff vetting procedures with ongoing suitability checks
- Secure leadership understanding of independent school standards and commitment to pupil wellbeing
- Adequate staffing and supervision to accommodate increased pupil numbers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a robust policy adhering to government guidance, well-trained designated safeguarding leads with strong understanding of pupils and families, and staff respond swiftly to concerns with appropriate external agency referrals.
Extracurricular Activities
outdoor gym, fruit-tree orchard, outdoor classroom, use of local leisure centre for physical education, food technology room, drama/music studio
Arc School Ansley is an independent special school for pupils aged 11-17 with a range of SEND needs. The school is seeking approval to increase pupil numbers from 65 to 72.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Arc School Ansley
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
90%
Near capacity
65 pupils
72 places
7 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
65
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Arc School Ansley 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
65
Total Pupils
46
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Arc School Ansley
What are GCSE results like at Arc School Ansley?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arc School Ansley can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Arc School Ansley's Ofsted rating?
Arc School Ansley's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2025, it was rated Good.
Does Arc School Ansley meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, Arc School Ansley met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Arc School Ansley?
Arc School Ansley has around 65 pupils on roll.
Does Arc School Ansley have specialist SEN provision?
Arc School Ansley is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Arc School Ansley?
Arc School Ansley 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 Arc School Ansley?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Arc School Ansley?
Arc School Ansley is at Ansley Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9ND.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)