The Haven School Wolston, Rugby Road
The Haven School Wolston is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Rugby Road. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, ended in a report card: 3 strong standard and 3 expected standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2023.
- Ofsted report card
- 3 of 6 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Haven School Wolston in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 30 June 2026 inspection grades The Haven School Wolston on 6 areas: 3 strong standard and 3 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Pupils often arrive at the school with a history of fragmented attendance."
Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have highly effective processes in place to ensure the school is inclusive for all its pupils."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "The school's provision for pupils' personal development and wellbeing is a notable strength."
Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils complete work to the best of their ability."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum for all pupils."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have wasted no time in securing high-quality provision as the school has expanded."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should work to enhance the precision of teaching in key stage three to more securely and consistently meet the learning needs of these pupils".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
The Haven School Wolston in its own words
In its own words: "The ideology of The Haven Wolston is one of inclusivity and we are determined to see success for all our young people. Our core aim is to offer an education, tailored to individual needs, which will enhance the social and emotional wellbeing as well as life chances of vulnerable young people. Many of whom have struggled in previous educational settings."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Haven School Wolston are Riverbank School (2.8 miles, Outstanding); Baginton Fields Academy (3.3 miles); Tiverton School (3.6 miles, Good); and Park View (3.8 miles, Good).
Riverbank SchoolBaginton Fields AcademyTiverton SchoolPark View
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Haven School Wolston has an education, health and care plan (40 of 40 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Haven School Wolston.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Margarets Avenue (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
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 · 4 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's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at The Haven School Wolston
Pupils thrive at this school. As one pupil said: 'This school is magical - you change when you come here.' Other pupils share this view. They feel that they belong at this unique setting and value the strong relationships they build with the adults who work here. Staff know pupils well as individuals and support them to learn and to flourish, despite many having had negative experiences of education before joining the school. Pupils benefit from the many wider opportunities available to them, including trips, visits and additional activities. Many of these are carefully planned to help pupils prepare for independent living when they leave. Pupils are happy and achieve well. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum and, through effective teaching, pupils gain high-quality qualifications. Because all the adults working with them know them well, pupils receive consistent support to overcome barriers to learning and attendance. This helps all pupils to make effective progress from their starting points. Pupils behave very well towards adults, visitors and each other. They celebrate difference and understand that poor behaviour towards anyone is not tolerated. Pupils feel safe and know that adults will listen if they have concerns. They trust that adults will always act in their best interests. The strong relationships that they enjoy help pupils to attend regularly, even when this has been difficult in the past. Pupils are well-prepared for life after school thanks to the carefully targeted experiences and guidance which leaders provide. Pupils secure impressive apprenticeships, employment or further study when they leave.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should work to enhance the precision of teaching in key stage three to more securely and consistently meet the learning needs of these pupils.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 30 June 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Haven School is a transformative place where pupils with complex needs thrive and build confidence. Staff know each pupil exceptionally well and provide consistent, high-quality support that helps them overcome barriers to learning and attendance. The school offers a rich range of carefully planned experiences - from trips and visits to activities like running a Christmas fair - that prepare pupils brilliantly for independent living, further study or employment.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance rates with effective support to help pupils overcome previous fragmented attendance patterns
- Outstanding personal development and wellbeing provision with high-quality pastoral support and strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Highly inclusive approach with thorough understanding of each pupil's needs and consistent support across the school
- Excellent careers guidance and preparation for independent living, with pupils securing impressive apprenticeships and employment
- Pupils behave respectfully and feel safe, with bullying not tolerated
Areas for Improvement
- Some variance in achievement levels for younger pupils, particularly those whose attitude towards reading affects their learning
- Teaching in key stage three needs greater precision to more consistently meet the learning needs of these pupils
- Some additional adults could be more precise in how they support pupils with more complex learning needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
trips, visits, Christmas fair, apprenticeships exploration, college visits, food, media, employability and textiles qualifications
The Haven School Wolston is a specialist school for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities that has been rated as meeting strong standards across attendance, behaviour, inclusion and personal development. The school is highly inclusive, with leaders taking considerable care to understand each pupil's individual needs and providing ambitious, well-targeted support.
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
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 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
100%
Full
40 pupils
40 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
Independent school standard inspection - first
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
40
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Haven School Wolston 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
40
Total Pupils
29
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Haven School Wolston
Questions parents ask about The Haven School Wolston
What are GCSE results like at The Haven School Wolston?
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 The Haven School Wolston can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is The Haven School Wolston's Ofsted rating?
The Haven School Wolston's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Good.
Does The Haven School Wolston meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2023, The Haven School Wolston met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Haven School Wolston?
The Haven School Wolston has around 40 pupils on roll.
Does The Haven School Wolston have specialist SEN provision?
The Haven School Wolston is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Haven School Wolston?
The Haven School Wolston 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 Haven School Wolston?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Haven School Wolston?
The Haven School Wolston is at The Stables at the Hall, Rugby Road, Rugby Road, CV8 3FZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)