Schools in Epping Forest

St John's RC School (Essex)

Chigwell, Epping Forest , IG8 8AX
State
Age 5-19

St John's RC School (Essex) is an all-through co-ed school located in Chigwell, East of England. With a dedicated staff led by Mrs Wendy Killilea, the school provides excellent education and support for students aged 5-19. It has a good overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted, with notable achievements in leadership, teaching, and behavior. The school is known for its compassionate and caring environment, catering to students with moderate to severe learning difficulties and additional language impairments. It offers a diverse community, welcoming students from various religious backgrounds. The school's focus on individual needs and inclusive education makes it a great choice for parents seeking a supportive educational setting for their children.

Ofsted Good

Woodcroft School

Loughton, Epping Forest , IG10 1SQ
Age 5-13

Woodcroft School is a family-owned independent special school in Loughton, East of England. We offer a well-balanced curriculum and practical support for students aged 5-13 with speech, language, and communication needs, autism spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. Our child-centered approach prioritizes student needs and prepares them for further education.

Ofsted Requires Improvement

Harlow Fields School and College

Harlow , CM18 6RN
State
Age 3-19

Harlow Fields School and College is an all-through co-ed school in Harlow, East of England. With a strong emphasis on improvement, the school provides a positive learning environment and outstanding early years provision. Parents can feel confident in the effective safeguarding arrangements and dedicated leadership. The school offers opportunities for work experience and courses to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Ofsted Good
B- Snobe Grade

The Belsteads School

Little Waltham, Chelmsford , CM3 3PP
Age 10-17

The Belsteads School is a co-educational secondary school located in Little Waltham, East of England. With a small school size and a supportive environment, it caters to students with a range of learning difficulties, including ASD, MLD, and SLD. The school consistently receives positive ratings in areas such as education quality, behavior, and personal development. Founded in 2017, The Belsteads School provides a good level of education and meets the independent school standards.

Ofsted Good

Clarity Independent School

Sandon, Chelmsford , CM2 7SG
Age 6-17

Clarity Independent School is a co-educational school located in Sandon, East of England. With a small class size of 12 students aged 6-16 years old, the school offers a middle deemed primary education. Although the school has faced challenges in the past, it is committed to improving the quality of education and the behavior and attitudes of its students.

Ofsted Inadequate

Glenwood School

Castle Point , SS7 4LW
State
Age 3-19

Glenwood School is an outstanding all-through boarding school located in New Thundersley. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, it provides a high level of individual attention and support. The school offers a nurturing environment, excellent leadership and management, and outstanding academic achievement. Students are engaged, enthusiastic, and make strong progress in their learning. The school's commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional support for staff ensures a safe and supportive learning environment. Glenwood School is dedicated to providing an exceptional education for students with a range of abilities, including those with severe and profound learning difficulties.

Ofsted Outstanding
A Snobe Grade

The Edith Borthwick School

Braintree , CM7 2YN
State
Age 3-19

The Edith Borthwick School is an all-through co-ed school in Braintree, East of England. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, the school provides personalized attention to students aged 3-19 with a range of special educational needs. The school offers a safe and supportive environment, excellent resources, and a good quality of education as reflected in its B- grade. With a strong leadership team, the school focuses on promoting good behavior, personal development, and providing a positive learning experience for all students.

Ofsted Good
B- Snobe Grade

Cedar Hall School

Castle Point , SS7 3UQ
State
Age 4-16

Cedar Hall School is an all-through co-ed school in Thundersley, East of England. With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the school provides a well-balanced curriculum and great learning experiences for students aged 4-16. The leadership team has improved outcomes for individual pupils, ensuring they make good progress and go on to further education or employment. The school prioritizes safeguarding and offers effective support for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.

Ofsted Good
B+ Snobe Grade

Estuary High School

Southend-on-Sea , SS9 3NH
Age 13-18

Estuary High School is a secondary school located in Southend-on-Sea, East of England. Established in 2005, the school caters exclusively to boys aged 13-18. With a strong focus on social, emotional, and mental health support, Estuary High School ensures that every student receives the necessary assistance to thrive academically and personally. The school prides itself on its good Ofsted ratings, which highlight the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. With a small student body of 9 boys, Estuary High School provides a close-knit and supportive learning environment for all.

Ofsted Good

The Yellow House School

Sible Hedingham, Braintree , CO9 3HX
Age 13-17

The Yellow House School is a secondary school located in Sible Hedingham, East of England. With a supportive and nurturing environment, the school offers a flexible curriculum to meet diverse needs. Strong leadership and governance ensure effective safeguarding measures and significant progress for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. While English and literacy progress may need improvement, pupils make strong progress in confidence and social skills. The school provides a positive impact on students' lives, offering a welcoming and inclusive community.

Ofsted Good
C+ Snobe Grade

Teaseldown School

Sible Hedingham, Braintree , CO9 3PX
Age 11-19

Teaseldown School is a co-ed secondary school located in Sible Hedingham, East of England. With a small student body of only 28 students, it offers a personalized learning environment. The school focuses on providing education for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and aims to improve their overall effectiveness and personal development. Although the school requires improvement in some areas according to the latest Ofsted report, it has a good record in behavior and attitudes. Teaseldown School does not offer boarding facilities and its exam results show a small average point score in EBacc.

Ofsted Requires Improvement
C- Snobe Grade

Doucecroft School

Eight Ash Green, Colchester , CO6 3QL
Age 3-19

Doucecroft School is an all-through co-ed school located in Eight Ash Green, East of England. With a strong focus on providing quality education, the school offers a range of specialized support for students with autistic spectrum disorder, moderate and severe learning difficulties. Led by Miss Louise Parkinson, the school has consistently shown good overall effectiveness, delivering excellent personal development and behavior standards. The school also offers a sixth-form provision and ensures that it meets the independent school standards.

Ofsted Good
C Snobe Grade

Lexden Springs School

Stanway, Colchester , CO3 0PZ
State
Age 3-19

Lexden Springs School is an all-through co-ed boarding school in Stanway, East of England. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1 and a focus on inclusive education, the school offers a welcoming and active learning community. With outstanding behaviour and attitudes, as well as excellent early years provision, Lexden Springs strives to maximize opportunities for every student to reach their full potential.

Ofsted Good
B- Snobe Grade

Compass Community School Essex

Little Clacton, Tendring District , CO16 9PY
Age 11-17

Compass Community School Essex is a co-ed secondary school located in Little Clacton. With a small and inclusive environment, it offers a good quality of education and fosters positive behaviour and personal development. Led by Mr Konrad Katazynski, the school meets independent school standards and provides a nurturing atmosphere for its 10 students aged 11-17.

Ofsted Good

Shorefields School

Tendring District , CO15 6HF
State
Age 3-19

Shorefields School is an outstanding all-through school located in Tendring District, East of England. With a student teacher ratio of 8:1, the school provides excellent education for children aged 3-19, including those with complex medical needs. The leadership team ensures the highest quality of education and promotes independence. The school maintains strong relationships between staff and pupils, creating a positive learning environment. However, attendance rates are below national figures, and some parents have raised concerns about transition arrangements. Overall, Shorefields School offers exceptional teaching, outstanding behavior and safety, and prepares students for successful futures.

Ofsted Outstanding
A- Snobe Grade