Clervaux Garden School, North Yorkshire
Clervaux Garden School is a special school for pupils aged 10 to 19 in North Yorkshire. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clervaux Garden School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Clervaux Garden School are Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services (1.8 miles, Outstanding); Embleton View (2.8 miles, Good); Marchbank Free School (3.3 miles, Good); and Beaumont Hill Academy (4.2 miles, Good).
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's servicesEmbleton ViewMarchbank Free SchoolBeaumont Hill Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Clervaux Garden School has an education, health and care plan (33 of 33 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Darlington Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
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 · 2 years 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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting pupils who have struggled in education to rediscover their love of learning through hands-on activities with animals, crafts and outdoor work. Staff are exceptionally caring and skilled at helping pupils manage their behaviour and build confidence. Parents describe the school as transformational, with pupils receiving excellent career guidance and meaningful work experiences to prepare them for adult life.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional use of outdoor spaces and farm activities to engage pupils and build confidence
- Highly skilled staff who build strong relationships and understand pupils' individual needs
- Impressive practical outcomes in pottery, ironwork, textiles and growing crops
- Outstanding behaviour supported by clear expectations and caring interactions
- Excellent personal development curriculum and career guidance to raise pupil aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not read regularly enough to develop fluency and make sufficient progress
- Academic curriculum in some subjects needs clearer structure to ensure coherent teaching of important knowledge
- Limited opportunities to consistently join academic learning with practical sessions across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all staff highly trained in SEND, health and safety and safeguarding pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Farm work, blacksmith forge, pottery, textile crafts, storytelling sessions, theatre visits, artist collaborations, work experience visits, star-gazing nights, firepit assemblies
Clervaux Garden School is a special school set in extensive grounds that uses practical, skills and therapeutic education to help pupils with SEND reconnect with learning after long periods out of education. The school is rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Ranked against 4 nearby schools
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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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 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
33 pupils
35 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - North Yorkshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for North Yorkshire
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Clervaux Garden School 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
33
Total Pupils
27
Boys
6
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 Clervaux Garden School
What is Clervaux Garden School's Ofsted rating?
Clervaux Garden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does Clervaux Garden School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, Clervaux Garden School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Clervaux Garden School?
Clervaux Garden School has around 33 pupils on roll.
Does Clervaux Garden School have specialist SEN provision?
Clervaux Garden School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Clervaux Garden School?
Clervaux Garden School 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 Clervaux Garden School?
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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clervaux Garden School?
Clervaux Garden School is at Clow Beck Eco Centre, Croft On Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)