Owlswick School
URN: 114660 • Lewes BN7 3NF
Overview
- Name
- Owlswick School
- URN
- 114660
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thomas Parks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273091170
- Website
- Address
- Newhaven Road, Lewes BN7 3NF
Summary
Owlswick School, located in Lewes, East Sussex, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 12 pupils, with a capacity of 15. The school focuses on providing tailored educational support for children who have experienced complex trauma and adverse childhood experiences. With a commitment to therapeutic education, Owlswick aims to help pupils rebuild self-belief and develop effective learning skills in a nurturing environment.
The school's ethos is centred around creating a close-knit community where pupils feel a sense of belonging and trust in their educational journey. This supportive atmosphere is designed to empower students to overcome challenges and achieve their personal best. The school operates as part of the Compass Community Schools network, which offers bespoke education packages and therapeutic support to meet the diverse needs of its students.
Owlswick School's approach integrates education, therapy, and care, ensuring that each child's unique requirements are addressed. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises equality and equity, enabling pupils to thrive academically and personally.
The school's ethos is centred around creating a close-knit community where pupils feel a sense of belonging and trust in their educational journey. This supportive atmosphere is designed to empower students to overcome challenges and achieve their personal best. The school operates as part of the Compass Community Schools network, which offers bespoke education packages and therapeutic support to meet the diverse needs of its students.
Owlswick School's approach integrates education, therapy, and care, ensuring that each child's unique requirements are addressed. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises equality and equity, enabling pupils to thrive academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chailey Heritage School (66.3)
- Northease Manor School (52.1)
- Lewes Tutorial Unit (45.2)
- Lewes New School (40.8)
- Stream Edge School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 10 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 15
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 12
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1982-03-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0.00 |
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