Ivy House School

About Ivy House School

Ivy House School is a very special place to be educated where every student is valued as an individual. We have the specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of pupils aged 2-19 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We believe that it is imperative that everyone within our community is: 'Working together to Inspire, Nurture and Empower.'

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Key Facts

Head/Principal George Turner

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

5.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

5 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Oct 25, 2022

5.0

"Individualised Programs Make a Difference"

Ivy House has been a game-changer for our child. The individualised programmes and specialist knowledge of the staff have helped them to overcome their challenges and thrive. We're so grateful for the support and guidance they've received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen B

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Education and Support"

Ivy House School has exceeded all our expectations. The specialist knowledge and skills of the staff have helped our child to flourish and meet their full potential. The 'Inspire, Nurture and Empower' approach is evident in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"A Warm and Welcoming Community"

We have been part of the Ivy House community for a few years now and it's like a big family. The staff are all lovely and the facilities are excellent. Our child has made tremendous progress and we're so grateful for everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jun 20, 2021

3.0

"Mixed Experience"

We had a mixed experience at Ivy House, to be honest. The staff were often lovely, but the facilities were sometimes lacking. However, the 'Empower' approach was really effective for our child and helped them to become more independent.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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