Clervaux Garden School is an independent special school in North Yorkshire for children and young people aged 10 to 19.
- Ages 10–19
- 33 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 10 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 33 (places for 35)
- Headteacher
- Principal Allison Rice
- Opened
- 19 December 2019
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 147298
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 North Yorkshire 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 Good, November 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Clow Beck Eco Centre, Croft On Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Clervaux Garden School
How do I get a place at Clervaux Garden School?
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 Clervaux Garden School. 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 Clervaux Garden School take?
Aged 10 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Clervaux Garden School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Clervaux Garden School?
Clow Beck Eco Centre, Croft On Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF, in North Yorkshire.
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