Progression 2 Work, Beauvale
Progression 2 Work is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Beauvale. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Progression 2 Work in detail
Progression 2 Work in its own words
In its own words: "DFE Registration Number - 891/6045. Please note we've updated our policies from 1st September 2025. We are a small, local company created to provide high quality, low cost alternative provision for a range of organisations."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Progression 2 Work are Bennerley Fields School (2.1 miles, Good); Blue Mountain Education (2.4 miles, Good); Jasmine House School (2.9 miles, Good); and Crisp Vocational Provision (3 miles).
Bennerley Fields SchoolBlue Mountain EducationJasmine House SchoolCrisp Vocational Provision
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 8 (80%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Langley Mill Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Street (opposite), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Progression 2 Work stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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 · 6 months 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 April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Progression 2 Work demonstrates strong leadership and planning for growth, with effective safeguarding and health and safety systems in place. The school provides specialist support for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs, including those with autism and behavioural challenges. Facilities are well-maintained with appropriate medical rooms, changing facilities, and outdoor spaces for learning.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding procedures with robust follow-up on concerns and regular staff training
- Well-planned expansion with leaders demonstrating good knowledge of independent school standards
- Suitable health and safety procedures including systematic checks and fire risk assessments
- Appropriate recruitment procedures and comprehensive single central record
- Good accessibility planning focused on physical environment and curriculum participation
Areas for Improvement
- School is currently operating beyond its registered age range and unable to provide evidence of DfE notification
- Need to increase toilet facilities at existing school site
- Proposed second site has limited outdoor space, requiring pupils to use facilities at main site
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust follow-up on concerns, regular staff training, annual policy updates, and leaders understanding the specific vulnerabilities faced by pupils.
Progression 2 Work is a special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioural, emotional, social and communication needs. The school is likely to meet independent school standards if its material change to expand pupil numbers is approved.
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)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 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 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
School Occupancy
17%
Available places
10 pupils
60 places
50 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
80.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Progression 2 Work 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
10
Total Pupils
7
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Progression 2 Work
What are GCSE results like at Progression 2 Work?
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 Progression 2 Work can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Progression 2 Work's Ofsted rating?
Progression 2 Work's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2025, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does Progression 2 Work meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Progression 2 Work met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Progression 2 Work?
Progression 2 Work has around 10 pupils on roll.
Does Progression 2 Work have specialist SEN provision?
Progression 2 Work is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Progression 2 Work?
Progression 2 Work 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 Progression 2 Work?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 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 Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Progression 2 Work?
Progression 2 Work is at Old Beauvale School, Beauvale, Beauvale, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)