Refocus
URN: 148756 • NN8 1HW
Overview
- Name
- Refocus
- URN
- 148756
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Tucker (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01933391660
- Website
- Visit Refocus website
- Address
-
6 Knox Road, NN8 1HW
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Summary
ReFocus School is an independent educational institution located in North Northamptonshire, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 46 pupils, with a capacity of 60. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment that fosters employability and social skills, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into the workforce. The curriculum is designed to offer both functional and vocational skills, ensuring that students can progress and reach their full potential.
The school operates two main packages, Reset and Refocus, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. ReFocus places a strong emphasis on individual support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff maintain high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour, employing a consistent and positive approach to classroom management.
ReFocus School is committed to safeguarding and the well-being of its students, responding promptly to any concerns and collaborating with external organisations to provide necessary support. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing self-esteem and empowering students to become responsible adult citizens, ready to embark on their employment journeys.
The school operates two main packages, Reset and Refocus, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. ReFocus places a strong emphasis on individual support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff maintain high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour, employing a consistent and positive approach to classroom management.
ReFocus School is committed to safeguarding and the well-being of its students, responding promptly to any concerns and collaborating with external organisations to provide necessary support. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing self-esteem and empowering students to become responsible adult citizens, ready to embark on their employment journeys.
Useful links
- Term Dates (download)
- Performance Data 2022-2023 (download)
- Student careers pathways (download)
- Performance Data 2023-2024 (download)
- refocus.school (other)
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- News (other)
- Packages (other)
- Subjects (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two Satellites (72.5)
- Chelveston Road School (71.3)
- Kingsley Special Academy (71.1)
- Wren Spinney Community School (62.8)
- Friars Academy (61.1)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 14 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 46
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-09-29
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0.00 |
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