The Eaves Learning Centre, Westbury
The Eaves Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 19 in Westbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Eaves Learning Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Eaves Learning Centre are On Track Education Centre Westbury (0.7 miles, Inadequate); Compass Community School Athelstan Park (2.3 miles, Requires improvement); and Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust) (2.7 miles, Good).
On Track Education Centre WestburyCompass Community School Athelstan ParkFairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Eaves Learning Centre has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heywood Turn (n-bound), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Eaves Learning Centre 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 · 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 Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Eaves excels at helping pupils who have struggled in other settings. The school builds strong relationships and creates a secure environment where pupils feel they belong. Staff are ambitious for every child and provide a balanced mix of academic learning, life skills development and enjoyable activities that build confidence and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Personalised approach building trusting relationships that give pupils a sense of belonging and safety
- Well-designed curriculum meeting individual needs with strong outcomes including GCSEs and functional skills qualifications
- Effective behaviour management with significant reduction in incidents requiring physical intervention
- Enrichment activities including Move-it Monday, pottery, climbing and BMX biking to build resilience and social skills
- Strong focus on preparation for adulthood with careers advice and work experience tailored to pupils' interests
Areas for Improvement
- Reading strategy not fully implemented - some pupils do not read widely or enjoy reading
- Imprecise tracking of academic achievements in some subjects, meaning knowledge gaps are not always addressed quickly enough
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils' safety and welfare at the heart of the school's work supported by pastoral care and therapeutic interventions.
Extracurricular Activities
Move-it Monday (mental and physical health), Enrichment Friday (pottery, climbing, BMX biking), community projects (cooking, public transport use, shopping, budgeting), Black History assemblies, religious festival celebrations, Futures programme (CV writing, interview preparation), work experience and taster days
The Eaves Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 8-19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has been rated Good overall, with effective safeguarding and strong pastoral support helping pupils from unsuccessful placements to thrive.
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 The Eaves Learning Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- 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, 0 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 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
76%
Available places
16 pupils
21 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Westbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Westbury
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Eaves Learning Centre 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
16
Total Pupils
9
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Eaves Learning Centre
What is The Eaves Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Eaves Learning Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
Does The Eaves Learning Centre meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2025, The Eaves Learning Centre met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Eaves Learning Centre?
The Eaves Learning Centre has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does The Eaves Learning Centre have specialist SEN provision?
The Eaves Learning Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Eaves Learning Centre?
The Eaves Learning Centre 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 The Eaves Learning Centre?
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, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Eaves Learning Centre?
The Eaves Learning Centre is at 4, Hawkeridge Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)