Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home, Stourbridge
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 19 in Stourbridge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home are INNOV4TE Independent School (3.1 miles, Good); The Old Park School (3.3 miles, Outstanding); The Old Park School (3.3 miles); and Glasshouse College (3.8 miles, Good).
INNOV4TE Independent SchoolThe Old Park SchoolThe Old Park SchoolGlasshouse College
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home has an education, health and care plan (69 of 69 in 2026).
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hagley Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
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
Sixth Form
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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 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
92%
Near capacity
69 pupils
75 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stourbridge
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,828
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
69
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
69
Total Pupils
59
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
Questions parents ask about Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
What is Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home's Ofsted rating?
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
Does Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2024, Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home?
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home has around 69 pupils on roll.
Does Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home have specialist SEN provision?
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home?
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home 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 Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home?
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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home?
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home is at Clent Grove, Woodman Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)