The Children's Trust School, based in Tadworth, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Children's Trust School currently has around 42 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 50%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.1%). other mixed pupils make up about 16.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Tadworth Court, Tadworth, KT20 5RU |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01737365810 |
| School Type: | Non-maintained special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Launa Randles |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134902 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 49 |
| Number of Pupils: | 42 |
| Number of Boys: | 20 |
| Number of Girls: | 22 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 50% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.10% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 16.70% | 7 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 4.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadworth Primary School Heathcote , KT20 5RR | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merland Rise First School St Leonard's Road , Tattenham Corner KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School Walton Street , Walton-on-the-Hill KT20 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merland Rise Middle School St Leonard's Road , Tattenham Corner KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Burgh School Merefield Gardens , KT20 5JY | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nork Park School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 2out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Lodge School St Monica's Road , Kingswood KT20 6YD | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley School Chequers Lane , Walton-on-the-Hill KT20 7ST | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bramley Hill School Chequers Lane , Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.