Wrenfield Learning Centre is an independent special school in Hartlepool for girls aged 7 to 18.
- Ages 7–18
- 4 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Good
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
- 10 February 2023
- Council
- Hartlepool
- School reference (URN)
- 149482
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 Hartlepool 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, January 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Dalton Piercy Road, Dalton Piercy, Hartlepool, TS27 3HS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Wrenfield Learning Centre
How do I get a place at Wrenfield 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 Wrenfield 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 Wrenfield Learning Centre take?
Aged 7 to 18, girls only.
What is Wrenfield 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 Wrenfield Learning Centre?
Dalton Piercy Road, Dalton Piercy, Hartlepool, TS27 3HS, in Hartlepool.
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