Falcons Learning, Goole
Falcons Learning is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Goole. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Falcons Learning in detail
Falcons Learning in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to provide an inclusive, well-rounded education that helps every member of the Falcons School community reach their full potential, overcome barriers and live happy, healthy lives. We create a happy, safe and caring environment where every child feels supported and understood."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Falcons Learning has an education, health and care plan (27 of 27 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Goole Rail Stn, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Goole Newport Street, 20 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 3 (welfare, health and safety) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyNot met
- 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 managementNot met
Progress-monitoring inspection, 25 March 2025: The school met all the standards Ofsted checked.
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Falcons Learning prioritises pupils' wellbeing and has ambitious expectations for all students. The school maintains excellent standards of health, safety and facilities, with well-trained staff and strong safeguarding practices that keep pupils secure. Leaders know their pupils well and manage the school expansion carefully to maintain high standards.
Key Strengths
- Well-embedded safeguarding culture with very effective leadership oversight
- Strong health and safety practices with robust policies and regular maintenance
- Effective risk assessment procedures that keep pupils safe during all activities
- High standards of premises maintenance including bright, well-lit learning spaces
- Comprehensive staff recruitment checks and single central record compliance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with well-embedded culture, very effective leadership oversight, vigilant staff who promptly report concerns, and prompt, well-considered actions to support at-risk pupils.
Falcons Learning is an independent special school for pupils aged 11-18 that is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if its requested material change to increase pupil numbers is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from Falcons Learning
School Places
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Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 28 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 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
68%
Available places
27 pupils
40 places
13 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Goole
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Goole
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,771
Applications
3,190
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All secondary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
27
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Falcons Learning 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
27
Total Pupils
21
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Falcons Learning
What is Falcons Learning's Ofsted rating?
Falcons Learning's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does Falcons Learning meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2024, Falcons Learning did not meet the independent school standards in Part 3 (welfare, health and safety) and Part 8 (leadership and management). At a later progress-monitoring inspection in March 2025, the school met all the standards Ofsted checked.
How many pupils go to Falcons Learning?
Falcons Learning has around 27 pupils on roll.
Does Falcons Learning have specialist SEN provision?
Falcons Learning is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Falcons Learning?
Falcons Learning 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 Falcons Learning?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 28 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Falcons Learning?
Falcons Learning is at Newport Street, Goole, DN14 6TL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)