Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home

URN: 117033 • Stourbridge DY9 9PB

Overview

Name
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
URN
117033
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Whittington (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01562882253
Website
Visit
Address
Clent Grove, Stourbridge DY9 9PB

Summary

Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home, located in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender students with a current enrolment of 54 pupils, against a capacity of 70. Set within 52 acres of scenic grounds in the Clent Hills, the school offers a nurturing environment that emphasises the importance of space and care for each young person's development.

The school implements a unique Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum, which integrates craft and land-based learning to support students' educational and emotional needs. This research-based approach is designed to foster practical skills, therapeutic education, and a connection to the local ecology, ensuring a holistic learning experience.

Sunfield Garden School also prioritises student wellbeing through various therapeutic programmes and a dedicated safeguarding team. The school community is supported by experienced staff, including a designated safeguarding lead and mental health and wellbeing lead, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
6 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
70
Pupils
54
Boys
47
Girls
7
FSM %
Open date
1971-07-29
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 54 47 7 70
2024-09-11 50 43 7 70
2023-09-11 38 32 6 70 0.00
2022-09-11 38 32 6 70 0.00
2021-09-11 37 29 8 70
2020-09-11 27 22 5 70

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