Bestwood Village School

About Bestwood Village School

Bestwood Village School is a small, independent school catering for children and young people with autism aged 7 – 16 who may have a range of additional needs. The school is a situated in Bestwood village, Nottinghamshire and has been remodeled and refurbished to best support the needs of our pupils. Together at Bestwood, we ASPIRE to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Chris Bailey

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 17 responses • 94.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

70.6% positive 29.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

70.6% positive 29.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

70.6% positive 23.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

58.8% positive 29.5% negative

My child does well at this school

70.6% positive 29.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 17 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

0.9

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Game Changer for Our Son"

Bestwood Village School has been a game changer for our son. The school's commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for children with autism is truly exceptional. The facilities are outstanding and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and caring. We feel so lucky to have found this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David M

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Care and Education"

We were blown away by the exceptional care and education provided by Bestwood Village School. The clinical therapy and support team have been instrumental in helping our child overcome their challenges. We are so grateful for the ASPIRE values and the school's commitment to helping children become the best versions of themselves.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jun 1, 2021

3.0

"Mixed Experience"

We had a mixed experience with Bestwood Village School. The facilities were excellent and the staff were knowledgeable and caring. However, we found the communication between the school and parents to be lacking at times. Our child thrived in the school's supportive environment, but we had to navigate some bureaucracy to get the support they needed.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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