Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 5–16

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Rachel Tunney

LA:Nottinghamshire

Phone:07580540006

Address:Campus, 3 Isaac Lane, Stapleford, NG9 8GA

Area:Schools in NG9

Status:open

Opened:30 March 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Overall

Inspected 11 February 2026View full report

URN:152341

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Broxtowe

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

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The school has designed a carefully planned curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs and development stage, supported by clinical professionals who help teachers understand and remove barriers to learning. Staff will receive structured professional development to deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching with calm environments and sensory supports. The school is committed to preparing pupils for their next steps through careers guidance, life skills development and a strong focus on building confidence and independence.

Key Strengths

Well-conceived, coherent curriculum tailored to pupils with SEND, with clear progression pathways aligned to EHC plans
Strong focus on early literacy, numeracy and communication with structured professional development for staff
Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with knowledgeable trained leads and secure online recording systems
Therapeutic behaviour approach emphasizing de-escalation and calm resolution
Rich programme of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through real-world experiences and enrichment

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with stringent policies, knowledgeable trained leads, comprehensive staff training linked to Keeping Children Safe in Education, and strong proprietor oversight through secure online recording systems.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports leagues, specialist music tuition, theatre visits, gallery visits, trips to justice settings, places of worship, community organisations, travel training, school council, fundraising events

Hemlock Stone School is a proposed independent special school that is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered. The school has established comprehensive systems for quality assurance across curriculum, safeguarding, health and safety, and leadership.