Fenton Grange School, Potters Bar
Fenton Grange School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Potters Bar. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Fenton Grange School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Fenton Grange School are Chase House School (under 0.1 miles, Good); The Orchard School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School (0.9 miles, Good); and Rhodes Wood Hospital School (1.8 miles, Outstanding).
Chase House SchoolThe Orchard SchoolElysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic SchoolRhodes Wood Hospital School
Who goes there
In 2026, 3 pupils (42.9%) received SEN support and 4 (57.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Potters Bar Rail Station, about 90 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Potters Bar Railway Station, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 179 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
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 · 3 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Fenton Grange School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
5 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 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
35%
Available places
7 pupils
20 places
13 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Potters Bar
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Potters Bar
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Fenton Grange 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
7
Total Pupils
1
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Fenton Grange School
What is Fenton Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Fenton Grange School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
Does Fenton Grange School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, Fenton Grange School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Fenton Grange School?
Fenton Grange School has around 7 pupils on roll.
Does Fenton Grange School have specialist SEN provision?
Fenton Grange School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Fenton Grange School?
Fenton Grange 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 Fenton Grange School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 5 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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Fenton Grange School?
Fenton Grange School is at Caretech Community Services 5th Floor Metropolitan House 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1AG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)