The Retreat
URN: 144404 • Tf6 6pn
Overview
- Name
- The Retreat
- URN
- 144404
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sam Thomas (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01952541101
- Website
- Visit The Retreat website
- Address
-
Ercall Heath, Tf6 6pn
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Summary
The Retreat School is an independent educational facility located in Shropshire, specifically designed for girls aged 11-18 years. With a maximum capacity of four students, the school provides a therapeutic environment aimed at supporting young individuals who may have experienced exploitation. The ethos of the school prioritises emotional well-being, ensuring that students feel safe and accepted, which is essential for their educational engagement and personal development.
The curriculum at The Retreat broadly follows the National Curriculum and includes vocational courses leading to nationally recognised qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills. The school's approach integrates therapeutic support with academic learning, allowing teachers and therapists to collaborate closely in addressing the social, emotional, and educational needs of each student.
The Retreat School has maintained a positive track record, with no complaints reported in the last year. The upcoming Ofsted inspection scheduled for September 2025 will further assess the school's effectiveness in providing quality education and support. Parents can request additional information about academic performance and staffing qualifications from the Senior Headteacher.
The curriculum at The Retreat broadly follows the National Curriculum and includes vocational courses leading to nationally recognised qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills. The school's approach integrates therapeutic support with academic learning, allowing teachers and therapists to collaborate closely in addressing the social, emotional, and educational needs of each student.
The Retreat School has maintained a positive track record, with no complaints reported in the last year. The upcoming Ofsted inspection scheduled for September 2025 will further assess the school's effectiveness in providing quality education and support. Parents can request additional information about academic performance and staffing qualifications from the Senior Headteacher.
Useful links
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- First Aid Policy (download)
- Complaints Policy (download)
- Admissions Policy (download)
- Anti-Bullying Policy (download)
- Curriculum Policy (download)
- Safeguarding Policy (download)
- Pupil Exclusion Policy (download)
- Health & Safety Management Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas Telford School (66.7)
- Harper Adams University (60.2)
- The Bridge at HLC (59.8)
- Haughton School (56.8)
- The Seeds School (55.4)
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 4
- Pupils
- 3
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-05-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.00 |
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