The Amicus School
URN: 131504 • Arundel BN18 0SX
Overview
- Name
- The Amicus School
- URN
- 131504
- 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
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leeha Watney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243544107
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Coach House, Arundel BN18 0SX
Summary
      The Amicus School, located in Arundel, West Sussex, is an independent special school catering to children aged 4 to 16 who have experienced trauma and emotional challenges. With a current enrolment of 28 pupils and a capacity of 36, the school operates within a therapeutic community model, focusing on the individual needs of each child. This approach is designed to facilitate recovery from trauma through tailored educational and therapeutic support.
The curriculum at The Amicus School is child-centered and engaging, allowing learning to occur at each student's level and ability. Staff members are trained to understand and support the therapeutic needs of the children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families and multi-agency partners to promote holistic development.
In addition to education, The Amicus Community provides therapeutic residential care, creating a supportive environment where children can feel secure and valued. The school is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, reflecting its commitment to high standards in therapeutic care and education.
      The curriculum at The Amicus School is child-centered and engaging, allowing learning to occur at each student's level and ability. Staff members are trained to understand and support the therapeutic needs of the children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families and multi-agency partners to promote holistic development.
In addition to education, The Amicus Community provides therapeutic residential care, creating a supportive environment where children can feel secure and valued. The school is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, reflecting its commitment to high standards in therapeutic care and education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Slindon College (38.0)
- The Kingsway School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 36
- Pupils
- 28
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-03-29
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 36 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 36 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 28 | 0.00 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 0.00 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 0.00 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 0.00 | 
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