My Choice School Arundel, West Sussex
My Choice School Arundel is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in West Sussex. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
My Choice School Arundel in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at My Choice School Arundel has an education, health and care plan (25 of 25 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Arundel Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crossroads (at), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
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 · 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a small, nurturing school where pupils feel happy and safe. Staff develop positive working relationships with pupils quickly. Teachers use several strategies to support pupils' individual needs effectively. Pupils told inspectors that they get on well because of the small groups. As a result, staff skilfully spot potential issues before they happen and support pupils to manage these situations. Behaviour inside and outside of classrooms is typically calm.
In previous schools, pupils have experienced disruptive education. However, the approaches staff use here successfully encourage pupils to find a love of learning once again. Over time, pupils' self-confidence, relationships with peers, independence and social skills improve. Most pupils are fully invested in the life of the school. As a result, these pupils attend school regularly. However, a small minority of pupils do not attend well enough despite the school's efforts. The school has a clear action plan to improve the attendance of these pupils.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is committed to making a positive difference to pupils' lives. This was summed up by a parent, responding to Ofsted Parent View, who said: 'This school is amazing, and I would highly recommend it.'
The school has carefully designed the curriculum from Years 7 to 11 so that it successfully helps pupils catch up on missed learning. Pupils typically study English, mathematics, science and personal, social and health education (PSHE). College courses and placements outside of school provide pupils with opportunities to study other subjects, for example angling, motor vehicle studies and animal care. Several accredited projects mean that pupils also study subjects such as geography, history, and beliefs and values. This broad education helps to prepare pupils well for the future.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with My Choice School Arundel
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 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
100%
Full
25 pupils
25 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Sussex
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Sussex
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
My Choice School Arundel 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
25
Total Pupils
16
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
My Choice School Arundel
Questions parents ask about My Choice School Arundel
What is My Choice School Arundel's Ofsted rating?
My Choice School Arundel was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
Does My Choice School Arundel meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2024, My Choice School Arundel met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to My Choice School Arundel?
My Choice School Arundel has around 25 pupils on roll.
Does My Choice School Arundel have specialist SEN provision?
My Choice School Arundel is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to My Choice School Arundel?
My Choice School Arundel 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 My Choice School Arundel?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is My Choice School Arundel?
My Choice School Arundel is at 2 SEFTON LANE - formerly Yeomans Nursery, Warningcamp, West Sussex, West Sussex, BN18 9QY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)