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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Impact Independent School is a private secondary-stage school in Sandwell, Sandwell, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Impact Independent School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
Overview
Overview
Re-engagement is the starting point at Impact Independent School. Founded in 2010, it works with young people for whom a mainstream placement has become difficult, bringing learning, behaviour, emotional development and academic progress into one focused programme. That role is more specific than a conventional secondary experience and depends on closely planned transitions with referring settings.
The Years 10 and 11 programme includes GCSE and vocational qualifications, mock examinations and revision support. Mentoring and a structured pastoral offer sit alongside the timetable, with individual plans drawing in families, staff and specialist agencies where needed. Reading and the repair of gaps in learning remain important parts of the work, particularly for pupils returning to sustained study.
The provision is designed around pupils who need a route back into education, not around a one-size-fits-all intake. Its qualifications curriculum includes accredited GCSE Citizenship and vocational sessions, while the practical balance of academic study, mentoring and external support reflects that re-engagement purpose. The work is best understood as a deliberately supported return to sustained learning.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 3.7 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Dudley and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 3.70
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.23
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Dudley and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Miss Jayne Whitehouse
- Pupil roll
- 110 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 240 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, Sandwell
- Postcode
- B64 6JA
- Area
- Sandwell
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Miss Jayne Whitehouse
School contact
- School phone
- 01215022645
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- enquiries@impacteducation.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01215022645
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 3.7 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.23 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Did not meet all standards
Latest inspection: 24 February 2026
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Needs attention
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Early years provision
- Not applicable
- Post-16 provision
- Not applicable
- Leadership and governance
- Needs attention
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2026-02-24. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Impact Independent School handle admissions?
Impact Independent School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Impact Independent School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Impact Independent School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Impact Independent School?
Impact Independent School is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 24 February 2026.