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Ofsted: Outstanding

The Brier School

Kingswinford, Dudley - DY6 8QN

Reception - Year 11 (ages 4-16)

“The Brier School's inclusive ethos ensures that every child’s unique abilities are recognised and nurtured.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Brook Special Primary School

London, Haringey - N17 6HW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision for The Brook is a simple one. In a state of the art building, with an innovative and visionary inclusive approach and a huge continuum of need, pupils live together in an aspirational learning environment, where every one of those needs is met.”

Not applicableEstablished

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Ofsted: Outstanding

Quality of education: Outstanding

The Broxbourne School

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire - EN10 7FU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Broxbourne School Sixth Form is an exciting community committed to providing its students every opportunity to excel. Our aim is to offer the highest possible quality of teaching through specialist A level teachers in each subject.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

London, Kensington and Chelsea - W14 8BZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At the heart of the School lies our Catholic ethos, which underpins everything we do. The School aims, through its commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, to prepare our pupils to undertake their responsibilities as Catholics in society.”

SecondaryBoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Greenford, Ealing - UB6 9AW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Mission Statement The Cardinal Wiseman School believes in education for all. We aim to achieve this in a caring Catholic community based on the Gospel values of equality and justice. Our community seeks to follow the example and teaching of Jesus Christ that is to love and help one another.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Castle School

Newbury, West Berkshire - RG14 2JG

“The Castle School is a very welcoming and open school with a caring and highly-specialised staff team who are committed to supporting the education of all our pupils and make our school a very special place.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Castle School

Taunton, Somerset - TA1 5AU

“We are hugely proud of our school and the achievements of our students, in particular within the Creative Arts and Sports.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

LONDON, Southwark - SE1 1HG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Cathedral School is one of the top schools in the country for its academic standards. Recently, we were named as London’s top performing primary. Our holistic approach and our broad and balanced curriculum ensures all pupils here thrive.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Cavendish High Academy

Runcorn, Halton - WA7 4YX

“Cavendish High is an outstanding school for young people, with special educational needs, aged 11-19 years. We are an ever progressing school that chose to convert to Academy status during 2014.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Cavendish School

Impington, Cambridgeshire - CB24 9LY

Year 3 - Year 13 (ages 7-18)

“The Cavendish School provides a unique educational environment that young people with autism need to thrive and succeed when their needs cannot be met in a mainstream school.”

Not applicableSince 2021Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Charter School North Dulwich

London, Southwark - SE24 9JH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The school navy blue ‘V-neck’ jumper* with the Charter logo which must be worn (unless directed otherwise).”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Chauncy School

Ware, Hertfordshire - SG12 0DP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Chauncy, we are committed to providing a happy, safe, and successful environment where every student can thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to nurture curiosity, foster resilience, and inspire excellence, ensuring that each student is equipped to succeed both academically and personally.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Cherwell School

Oxford, Oxfordshire - OX2 7EE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Cherwell School is a vibrant place where, as a community of individuals, we are committed to and enthusiastic about creating and using opportunities to their fullest extent.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Children's Hospital School

Leicester, Leicester - LE1 5WW

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Compton School

London, Barnet - N12 0QG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are immensely proud to be Co-Headteachers of The Compton School. Recognised as one of the best comprehensive schools in the country, children here make better progress than in almost any other state secondary school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The County High School, Leftwich

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester - CW9 8EZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“A strong, supportive partnership between home and school is a key part of students feeling they are safe and belong here. We communicate regularly with home regarding students’ progress in school and work collaboratively in seeking views on our work.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Crypt School

Gloucester, Gloucestershire - GL2 5AE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The pastoral care provided at The Crypt is exceptional and we have developed a caring and supportive environment where students grow in confidence, show respect for each other, as well as for their teachers and for other adults within the school community, enjoy learning, and are valued as…”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Dales School

Blyth, Northumberland - NE24 4RE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The Dales School is a happy, safe and supportive school where everyone is valued equally and nurtured to learn and thrive. Our values are central to achieving our aims and sustaining the positive ethos of our school.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B13 0RW

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

The Deans Primary School

Manchester, Salford - M27 5TD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Here at The Deans we are passionate about enabling all children in our local community to have the very best possible educational opportunities. The school has a strong ethos of inclusion and this is underpinned by the school’s 4 values: Independence, Resilience, Hard Work, and Respect.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding