Old Farm School, Brotton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Old Farm School excels at transforming the lives of vulnerable young people by combining academic learning with personal growth. Staff build extremely positive relationships with pupils and tailor teaching to individual needs, helping many pupils return to education after years of struggle. The school provides exceptional enrichment activities and work experience opportunities that inspire pupils and prepare them well for their future.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are calm, respectful and regulate themselves successfully
- Excellent support for individual needs - staff quickly identify and support pupils with SEND, including those with significant gaps in knowledge
- Highly effective transition programme that helps pupils settle and thrive
- Strong emphasis on personal development alongside academic achievement
- Impressive enrichment activities including photography, university visits, theatre, canoeing, swimming, hiking and Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Areas for Improvement
- PSHE curriculum not fully understood by pupils - some have limited knowledge of other faiths, cultures and British values
- Some pupils have misconceptions about people different from themselves
- New staff members still developing their skills and knowledge
- Need for stronger monitoring of school improvement priorities as the school continues to grow
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school keeps pupils safe through staff who know them well.
Extracurricular Activities
Photography workshops, university visits, theatre trips, international visits, canoeing, swimming, hiking, sports, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, work experience placements
Old Farm School is a Good independent school that supports pupils aged 5-19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and moderate learning difficulties. The school has an ambitious vision and creates a highly positive learning environment where pupils flourish and re-engage in education.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
56 pupils
70 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brotton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brotton
Admissions Demand - Redcar and Cleveland
Places available
1,741
Applications
1,535
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Redcar and Cleveland (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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