Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, Spalding
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Spalding. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School are Three Chestnuts (2.2 miles); and Tulip Academy (3.9 miles, Outstanding).
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (93%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School has an education, health and care plan (31 of 31 in 2026).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tudor Lodge creates a safe and supportive environment where pupils with autism and emotional health needs can thrive. The school provides excellent facilities including a swimming pool and therapy garden, and staff are highly trained to respond quickly to any safeguarding concerns. Pupils feel confident speaking to staff and receiving the support they need.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with regular staff training, quick response to concerns, and pupils feeling safe and supported
- Comprehensive risk assessment procedures for both the school site and individual pupils, regularly reviewed
- Well-maintained premises with excellent facilities including swimming pool, therapy garden, and appropriate outdoor space for play and physical education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school prioritises pupil welfare with a strong culture of vigilance, regular staff training, and quick response to concerns, with pupils reporting they feel safe and know which staff to speak to.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, lifeguard qualifications, table tennis, football, therapy garden activities
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is a special school for pupils with autism spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school is likely to meet independent school standards if approved for its proposed material change to pupil numbers.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, with their latest published grades:
- Acorn Pre-School CIO - Day nursery, 1.2 milesOfsted, 12 May 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Moulton Harrox Pre-School and Out of School Club - Pre-school, 1.2 milesOfsted, 24 February 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
31 pupils
40 places
9 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
31
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School 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
31
Total Pupils
25
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
Questions parents ask about Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
What is Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School's Ofsted rating?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in June 2025, it was rated Outstanding.
Does Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School has around 31 pupils on roll.
Does Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School have specialist SEN provision?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How many road collisions happen near Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School?
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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School?
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School is at Dorcette House, Little Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)