Crisp Vocational Provision, Nottingham

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 13–16

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Andrew Hawksworth

LA:Nottingham

Phone:01159794945

Address:Units 2, 3, 11, 12, 14 Bennerley Court, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8UT

Area:Schools in NG6

Status:open

Opened:19 June 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Overall

Inspected 5 May 2026View full report

URN:152429

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Nottingham North and Kimberley

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Crisp Vocational Provision is designed to support pupils who have struggled in mainstream education, offering a balanced curriculum that combines core academic subjects with practical vocational learning. The school has experienced leadership and strong systems in place to keep pupils safe, with staff trained to manage behaviour well and support pupils with additional needs. The school actively prepares pupils for life after education through careers guidance, community involvement, and teaching about their responsibilities as British citizens.

Key Strengths

Strong leadership with extensive experience in special education and vocational provision
Well-designed curriculum combining core subjects with vocational areas tailored to pupils' needs and starting points
Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with trained leaders and robust monitoring systems
Effective teaching methods observed in lessons with secure subject knowledge and good behaviour management
Clear focus on preparing pupils for modern Britain through PSHE, British values, and community engagement

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a comprehensive policy, designated leader in post, ongoing staff training, and systems to monitor pupils' online access.

Extracurricular Activities

Museum visits, library visits, theatre trips, London trips, community gardens, local foodbank work, visits from local police and members of parliament, tutor time sessions, lunchtime staff interactions, careers fairs

Crisp Vocational Provision is a proposed independent school offering vocational and academic education for pupils with additional needs. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards.