Westbourne School
URN: 146288 • Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2EL
Overview
- Name
- Westbourne School
- URN
- 146288
- 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
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Krissy Higginson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01623392430
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Huthwaite School, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2EL
Summary
Westbourne School, located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 90 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 85. The school operates across two specialized sites, providing tailored educational opportunities for both upper and lower age groups. Its ethos centres on holistic development, prioritising personal, social, and emotional well-being alongside academic and vocational learning.
The curriculum at Westbourne is designed to be broad and balanced, accommodating individual learning needs. It combines vocational and non-vocational subjects, alongside cultural and life skills opportunities, ensuring that all students are prepared for their next steps in education, training, or employment. The school employs a trauma-informed approach to support students who may have negative perceptions of education, fostering a safe and welcoming environment.
Westbourne School emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and students, aiming to remove barriers to learning through personalized support. The school is committed to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness, equipping students with essential skills for a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at Westbourne is designed to be broad and balanced, accommodating individual learning needs. It combines vocational and non-vocational subjects, alongside cultural and life skills opportunities, ensuring that all students are prepared for their next steps in education, training, or employment. The school employs a trauma-informed approach to support students who may have negative perceptions of education, fostering a safe and welcoming environment.
Westbourne School emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and students, aiming to remove barriers to learning through personalized support. The school is committed to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness, equipping students with essential skills for a rapidly changing world.
Useful links
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- About Us (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dawn House School (80.0)
- Freyburg School (77.7)
- Portland College (70.2)
- Ash Lea School (69.6)
- Blue Mountain Education (68.9)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 8 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 85
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-04-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 73 | 17 | 85 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 82 | 67 | 15 | 85 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 35 | 27 | 8 | 85 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 35 | 27 | 8 | 85 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 49 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 49 |
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