Elderbrook School, Nuneaton

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 716

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jennifer Dunn
Pupils:45 / 70 capacity
LA:Warwickshire
Phone:01676543200
Address:Ansley Lane, Old Arley, Nuneaton, CV7 8NU
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:3 October 1989

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Inspected 24 February 2026View full report
URN:125790
UKPRN:10016163
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Nuneaton
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The school has made impressive progress in tailoring teaching to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Staff are skilled at inspiring and engaging learners while adapting lessons to match individual needs. The school has also developed a strong commitment to helping pupils understand and respect different cultures and communities.

Key Strengths

  • Curriculum is now well-adapted to meet the varying needs of pupils with SEND, with staff swiftly adjusting teaching to ensure understanding
  • Considerable progress in developing pupils' awareness and understanding of different cultures, religions, and faith communities through planned curriculum activities
  • Safeguarding continues to be effective with rigorous procedures, comprehensive staff training, and clear accountability systems in place

Areas for Improvement

  • Leadership and management team need to demonstrate a consistent track record of maintaining all standards over time, as recent improvements have only recently been implemented
  • Need to build on recent staff training to ensure all team members maintain the improved quality of curriculum delivery

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective with rigorous procedures aligned to statutory guidelines, comprehensive staff training, and clear accountability systems ensuring swift handling of concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Culture Club

Arc School Old Arley is an independent special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school has made significant progress in meeting inspection standards but does not yet meet all requirements.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

OPost Office (Nr)
116m · 2 min walk
Post Office (Nr)
136m · 2 min walk
Wagon Load of Lime (Opp)
252m · 4 min walk
War Memorial (Opp)
361m · 6 min walk
Oak Avenue (Nr)
386m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

64%

Available places

45 pupils

70 capacity

25 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Nuneaton

Low pressure
New homes approved:3,483
Projected new pupils:627

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nuneaton

Admissions Demand - Warwickshire

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

Places available

7,663

Applications

6,806

Got 1st preference

81.2%

Got preferred school

96.3%

Secondary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(13)

24 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
15 October 2025
29 April 2025

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