Educate U
URN: 147546 • West Sussex BN12 6JT
Overview
- Name
- Educate U
- URN
- 147546
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- SARAH PAOLETTI (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01903297906
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Unit 2,, West Sussex BN12 6JT
Summary
Educate U is an independent specialist school located in West Sussex, catering to children and young people aged 5 to 16 with complex needs, including diagnoses such as Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), and anxiety disorders. The school currently serves 39 pupils, with a capacity of 40, and operates with a strong focus on inclusive education tailored to each student's unique requirements, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The ethos at Educate U is centred around creating a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, fostering strong partnerships between home, school, and relevant professionals. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels happy, secure, and empowered to achieve their potential, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and mental health.
Educate U values collaboration with families, actively involving parents and carers in the educational journey. The positive feedback from parents highlights the school's commitment to nurturing a compassionate community that prioritises the individual needs of each student, helping them to build confidence and engage meaningfully in their education.
The ethos at Educate U is centred around creating a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, fostering strong partnerships between home, school, and relevant professionals. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels happy, secure, and empowered to achieve their potential, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and mental health.
Educate U values collaboration with families, actively involving parents and carers in the educational journey. The positive feedback from parents highlights the school's commitment to nurturing a compassionate community that prioritises the individual needs of each student, helping them to build confidence and engage meaningfully in their education.
Useful links
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Reflections Small School (56.8)
- My Choice School Arundel (43.9)
- Our Lady of Sion School (41.1)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 39
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-12-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
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