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School profile
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THE SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL is a private secondary-stage school in Shustoke, Warwickshire, with a published age range of 6-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 6-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 6-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
THE SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 6-19
- 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 ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Connection before correction is the starting point for THE SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL. The specialist day provision at Shustoke Hall serves pupils aged 6 to 19 with ADHD, autism, communication difficulties, and social or emotional difficulties. A calm environment is used to help pupils rebuild confidence before academic and wider goals can take hold.
Two curriculum pathways allow the programme to respond to different starting points rather than forcing every pupil through one route. Academic knowledge is developed alongside independence, with visits and field trips making learning active. Social enrichment gives pupils chances to collaborate, form friendships and practise teamwork in a setting shaped around their needs.
Therapeutic support is built into the day through an on-site clinical team. Psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other specialists are part of the stated offer. Assessments build a shared understanding of need, while teaching, pastoral and clinical staff coordinate interventions.
The Futures programme connects lessons with careers learning, applications, networking and workplace preparation. Admissions begin with local-authority consultation and an Education, Health and Care Plan, followed by a visit and transition planning. The two pathways, embedded therapy and EHCP-led route are the features that most clearly define this specialist provision.
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 20.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Warwickshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 20.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2
- EBacc entry
- 0%
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
- 6-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs ELLE GUEST
- Pupil roll
- 66 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- SHUSTOKE HALL, MOAT HOUSE LANE, SHUSTOKE, Warwickshire
- Postcode
- B46 2RJ
- Area
- Warwickshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs ELLE GUEST
School contact
- School phone
- 01675488825
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01675488825
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 6-19
- 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 ?
- 20.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 50% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 15 October 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-10-15. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL handle admissions?
SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to SECRET GARDEN 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 SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL?
SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 15 October 2024.