Minerva Independent School is an independent special school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, for children and young people aged 8 to 17.
- Ages 8–17
- 1 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 8 to 17
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1 (places for 6)
- Headteacher
- Miss Saheena Saeed
- Opened
- 13 March 2023
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 149506
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 Essex 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, February 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formInsufficient evidence
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Minerva House, 18 Cottage Grove, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Essex: Autism (18) · Severe learning (13) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Speech and language (9) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Minerva Independent School
How do I get a place at Minerva Independent 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 Minerva Independent 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 Minerva Independent School take?
Aged 8 to 17, boys and girls.
What is Minerva Independent School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Minerva Independent School?
Minerva House, 18 Cottage Grove, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DH, in Essex.
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