Elderbrook School, Nuneaton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
45 pupils
70 capacity
25 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)
Inspection History(13)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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Feeder Primary Schools
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