Wessex Lodge School

About Wessex Lodge School

Wessex Lodge School provides an individualised education to improve life outcomes. Our schools offer a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment for young people. We have a range of opportunities for students to thrive.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ben Coombes

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 16 responses • 27.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87.5% positive 12.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.3% positive 18.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

75.1% positive 25.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

68.8% positive 31.3% negative

My child does well at this school

75% positive 18.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 16 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

2.9

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.

2.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

0.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

0.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

13 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent experience for our child"

We have been so impressed with the support and care that Wessex Lodge has provided for our child. The individualised education is exactly what they needed to thrive. The staff are so friendly and accommodating, it's like one big family!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 20, 2022

4.0

"Mostly excellent, but some communication issues"

We're really happy with the education that Wessex Lodge has provided for our child, but we've had a few issues with communication. Sometimes it feels like we're in the dark about what's going on, which can be stressful. Overall, though, the school is doing a great job.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Benjamin F Unconfirmed

Parent May 15, 2021

5.0

"Transformed our child's life"

We sent our child to Wessex Lodge when they were really struggling at mainstream school, and it was the best decision we ever made. The school's values of 'Be Safe | Be Kind | Be Respectful' really resonated with us, and the staff showed a genuine commitment to helping our child succeed.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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