Bettws Lifehouse
URN: 149194 • Shropshire SY3 9AH
Overview
- Name
- Bettws Lifehouse
- URN
- 149194
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nici Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01686651166
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kingsland Grange, Shropshire SY3 9AH
Summary
Bettws Lifehouse is an independent special school located in Shropshire, catering to mixed-gender students aged 5 to 19. Established in 2007 in Wales, the school relocated to England in 2022 to expand its reach. With a capacity of 100 pupils and currently serving 95, Bettws Lifehouse focuses on providing a bespoke educational experience tailored to individual needs, particularly for those who have faced challenges in traditional educational settings.
The school's ethos is centred on holistic education, emphasizing the importance of emotional and social development alongside academic achievement. The curriculum is designed to foster self-awareness, resilience, and empathy, with a strong focus on building positive relationships in a nurturing environment. Support teams are small, allowing for personalized attention and the development of confidence in students.
Bettws Lifehouse is registered with the Department of Education and Ofsted, offering support for pupils with social and emotional needs, mental health issues, and those on the autistic spectrum. The school aims to create a safe and supportive community where students can thrive academically and personally.
The school's ethos is centred on holistic education, emphasizing the importance of emotional and social development alongside academic achievement. The curriculum is designed to foster self-awareness, resilience, and empathy, with a strong focus on building positive relationships in a nurturing environment. Support teams are small, allowing for personalized attention and the development of confidence in students.
Bettws Lifehouse is registered with the Department of Education and Ofsted, offering support for pupils with social and emotional needs, mental health issues, and those on the autistic spectrum. The school aims to create a safe and supportive community where students can thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Hub (other)
- Lower School (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Post 16 Centre (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Upper School (other)
- Why Choose Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Seeds School (55.4)
- The Derwen School (55.3)
- The Prepatoria School (55.3)
- Acorn Wood (53.8)
- Westbury School (52.4)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 95
- Boys
- 59
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-08-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 95 | 59 | 36 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 74 | 50 | 24 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 100 |
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