Elmbank Learning Centre is an independent special school in Stockton-on-Tees for girls aged 7 to 18.
- Ages 7–18
- 4 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 7 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 4 (places for 6)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ashley Roberts
- Opened
- 14 August 2019
- Council
- Stockton-on-Tees
- School reference (URN)
- 146824
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 Stockton-on-Tees 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
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2024
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Viewly Hill Farm, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Elmbank Learning Centre
How do I get a place at Elmbank Learning Centre?
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 Elmbank Learning Centre. 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 Elmbank Learning Centre take?
Aged 7 to 18, girls only.
What is Elmbank Learning Centre’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Elmbank Learning Centre?
Viewly Hill Farm, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PQ, in Stockton-on-Tees.
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