R.E.A.L.
- Ages 7–19
- 145 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 7 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 145 (places for 205)
- Headteacher
- Miss Kirsten Gibson
- Opened
- 3 December 2015
- Council
- Nottinghamshire
- School reference (URN)
- 142538
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Nottinghamshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
6 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, NG18 2AD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield
How do I get a place at R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield take?
Aged 7 to 19, boys and girls.
What is R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield?
6 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, NG18 2AD, in Nottinghamshire.
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