Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre, Nottingham
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 19 in Nottingham.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre are Portland College (2.6 miles, Outstanding); Fountaindale School (2.7 miles); Pollyteach Limited (2.7 miles, Good); and Bestwood Village School (3.5 miles, Good).
Portland CollegeFountaindale SchoolPollyteach LimitedBestwood Village School
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hucknall Tram Stop, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school is specifically designed for pupils with additional needs, with each child assigned a key worker to review their support plan. The school prioritises helping pupils catch up in reading and offers real opportunities to engage with the community through local businesses and outdoor learning. Pupils will develop confidence and self-esteem through a curriculum that balances academic learning with practical experience of contributing to society.
Key Strengths
- Carefully designed curriculum adapted to each pupil's education, health and care plan and starting point
- Strong focus on reading development with phonics-based approach and catch-up support
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and staff training with systems to monitor effectiveness
- Well-structured personal, social, health and economic education promoting British values and respect
- Clear careers programme providing impartial advice tailored to individual pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has comprehensive policies based on latest statutory guidance, staff training with impact monitoring, systems to record and analyse concerns, and strong focus on building positive relationships between pupils and staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Student council, educational visits, enrichment programmes, world of work experiences
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre is a new outdoor learning school that is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens. The school is designed to support pupils with additional needs through a broad, ambitious curriculum tailored to individual starting points.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 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
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
9,842
Applications
9,200
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
-%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre 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
0
Total Pupils
0
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
Questions parents ask about Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
Does Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre have specialist SEN provision?
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre?
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre 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 Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre?
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre is at 226 Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)