Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
URN: 149217 • Worthing BN11 2LY
Overview
- Name
- Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
- URN
- 149217
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kim Anderson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01903331704
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing BN11 2LY
Summary
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is an independent special school located in Worthing, West Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of up to 25 students, currently enrolling 20. The centre focuses on supporting young people who struggle with severe anxiety, depression, or other challenges that prevent them from attending mainstream education. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, Red Balloon aims to help students re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.
The curriculum at Red Balloon is tailored to meet individual student needs, allowing them to negotiate their learning paths based on personal interests and goals. In addition to academic support, the centre places a strong emphasis on mental wellbeing and personal development, helping students build resilience and confidence. This holistic approach ensures that progress is measured not just by exam results, but also by personal growth and social re-engagement.
Red Balloon serves a vital role in the community by addressing the needs of vulnerable young people who may feel isolated or marginalized. Through a combination of physical and virtual learning environments, the centre provides a unique support system designed to empower students and facilitate their return to education or training.
The curriculum at Red Balloon is tailored to meet individual student needs, allowing them to negotiate their learning paths based on personal interests and goals. In addition to academic support, the centre places a strong emphasis on mental wellbeing and personal development, helping students build resilience and confidence. This holistic approach ensures that progress is measured not just by exam results, but also by personal growth and social re-engagement.
Red Balloon serves a vital role in the community by addressing the needs of vulnerable young people who may feel isolated or marginalized. Through a combination of physical and virtual learning environments, the centre provides a unique support system designed to empower students and facilitate their return to education or training.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- General (calendar)
- Mental health (calendar)
- Red Balloon Aylesbury (calendar)
- Red Balloon Educational Trust (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- View all events (calendar)
- Read More (calendar)
- Learn More (calendar)
- Read More (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Palatine Primary School (57.0)
- Oak Grove College (53.8)
- Seadown School (49.4)
- Ark House (45.2)
- Cura Academy (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 25
- Pupils
- 20
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 25 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 25 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 20 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 20 |
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