King Edwin School, Stockton-on-Tees
King Edwin School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 18 in Stockton-on-Tees. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King Edwin School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to King Edwin School are Elmbank Learning Centre (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Kiora Hall (1.3 miles, Good); Ash Trees Academy (1.6 miles, Good); and Abbey Hill Academy (1.7 miles, Good).
Elmbank Learning CentreKiora HallAsh Trees AcademyAbbey Hill Academy
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about King Edwin School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (86%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at King Edwin School has an education, health and care plan (89 of 89 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Billingham Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fieldfare Lane (a), 120 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 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
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
King Edwin School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil is known and supported. The school is particularly strong at developing pupils' personal skills, independence and confidence through a rich range of experiences including caring for farm animals, accessing nature, and receiving dedicated therapy support. Most pupils successfully progress into further education, employment or training after leaving the school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are supported by caring staff who know them well
- Strong focus on reading, speaking and language skills with daily personalised support
- Excellent personal development programme that builds resilience and independence
- Well-resourced school with outdoor areas, farm animals and therapy spaces
- Effective careers guidance that prepares pupils well for further education, employment or training
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how the curriculum is delivered across different subjects and classes
- Insufficient focus on technical writing skills such as spelling, punctuation, grammar and handwriting
- Need for stronger subject leadership to ensure curriculum is delivered as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing who to approach with concerns and staff prioritising their wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Farm animals and pet care, outdoor nature experiences, sports activities, therapy and sensory development sessions, careers guidance
King Edwin School is a happy, supportive place where pupils with special educational needs feel safe and well cared for. The school provides a broad curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for life after school, with particular strength in personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with King Edwin School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 14 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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 Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 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
99%
Near capacity
89 pupils
90 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockton-on-Tees
Across Stockton-on-Tees council
Places available
2,586
Applications
2,216
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All secondary applications across Stockton-on-Tees council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
89
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
King Edwin 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
89
Total Pupils
65
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
King Edwin School
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Questions parents ask about King Edwin School
What are GCSE results like at King Edwin School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King Edwin School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is King Edwin School's Ofsted rating?
King Edwin School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025.
Does King Edwin School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in January 2025, King Edwin School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to King Edwin School?
King Edwin School has around 89 pupils on roll.
Does King Edwin School have specialist SEN provision?
King Edwin School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to King Edwin School?
King Edwin 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 King Edwin School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 14 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King Edwin School?
King Edwin School is at Mill Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)