Special
Ofsted Good
About Learn 4 Life School
Care Afloat has been offering high quality residential childcare and education packages for children and young people for over 30 years. We are specialists in medium-long term intervention for Young People displaying complex and challenging behaviour and aim to identify, understand and meet the needs of every individual young person in our care. We believe that 'Our strengths are our differences and our differences are our strengths' therefore we use these opportunities to promote self-esteem, build confidence and encourage meaningful relationships.
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Key Facts
Founded
1991
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
5.0
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
0.7
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
1 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Reviews 3
H
Hannah G
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 10, 2023
4.0
"Mixed Experiences"
We've had a bit of a mixed experience with Care Afloat. On the one hand, the staff are always willing to listen and the facilities are great. However, we've had some issues with consistency and communication. Sometimes it feels like the team is in short-staffed and the children suffer as a result. Despite this, we do see progress in our child and appreciate the efforts they make to engage with us.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 15, 2023
5.0
"A Home Away from Home"
My daughter has been with Care Afloat for two years now and I couldn't be happier. They have provided her with a safe and supportive environment to grow and learn. The staff are always available to talk and are truly invested in the children's well-being. I've seen a huge improvement in my daughter's confidence and self-esteem and I attribute that to the care and attention she receives from the team.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 20, 2022
5.0
"Excellent Care and Support"
My son was with Care Afloat for a year and a half and we were blown away by the level of care and support he received. The staff are passionate about helping the children thrive and it shows in everything they do. The facilities are also top-notch and the activities they offer are engaging and fun. My son made huge progress while he was there and we're grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful team.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
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