Homewood College
URN: 114678 • Brighton BN1 7LA
Overview
- Name
- Homewood College
- URN
- 114678
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 16.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Edkins (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Queensdown School Road, Brighton BN1 7LA
Summary
Homewood College is a community special school located in Brighton, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 36 pupils. With a significant proportion of students (77.10%) eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences that meet the diverse needs of its learners. The school's ethos prioritises positive relationships, bespoke education, and preparation for future opportunities, ensuring that each pupil feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Homewood College is designed to be flexible and personalised, allowing students to engage with their education in ways that suit their individual strengths and challenges. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, fostering an empathetic environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. This commitment to high-quality teaching and pastoral care is central to the school's mission.
Homewood College aims to equip students with essential skills and values that prepare them for their future, whether that involves transitioning back to mainstream education, moving to a specialist setting, or entering post-16 education or employment. The school fosters a sense of community, encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and families to support each child's journey.
The curriculum at Homewood College is designed to be flexible and personalised, allowing students to engage with their education in ways that suit their individual strengths and challenges. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, fostering an empathetic environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. This commitment to high-quality teaching and pastoral care is central to the school's mission.
Homewood College aims to equip students with essential skills and values that prepare them for their future, whether that involves transitioning back to mainstream education, moving to a specialist setting, or entering post-16 education or employment. The school fosters a sense of community, encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and families to support each child's journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hill Park School (66.2)
- Downs View Special School (60.7)
- St. John's College (Brighton) (60.2)
- University of Brighton (60.2)
- The Connected Hub (56.0)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 36
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- 77.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 77.10 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 77.10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 64.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 64.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 62.50 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 47 | 36 | 11 | 63.00 |
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