Silver Linings School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Silver Linings excels at supporting pupils who have struggled with learning elsewhere. The school creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and cared for, with staff using highly effective strategies to help them manage their emotions and engage with learning. Parents report their children thrive at the school, and the curriculum is carefully designed to help pupils build confidence step-by-step without feeling overwhelmed.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective emotional support strategies that help pupils regulate their behaviour and return to learning
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum that builds pupil confidence and prepares them for next steps
- Expert pastoral care and strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Excellent phonics and reading support that helps pupils become more confident and fluent readers
- Strong partnership with parents and community involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Some lesson activities do not effectively support pupil understanding of key knowledge - the school should ensure all activities consistently build knowledge well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff well-trained in understanding pupils' individual triggers and needs, and a strong positive culture around safeguarding in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Litter picking, community events
Silver Linings School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-11 with SEND, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school was rated as Good overall, with effective safeguarding and strong pastoral support.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
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
57%
Available places
17 pupils
30 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
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Admissions Demand - Nottingham
Places available
3,568
Applications
3,566
Got 1st preference
79.2%
Got preferred school
94.0%
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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