The Arc School (Ansley) is located in the village of Ansley, near Nuneaton in Warwickshire. It was registered as an independent school in June 2014 and is housed in purpose-built premises. The school was last inspected in June 2015 when it was judged to be good in all areas. The Arc School (Ansley) provides education for boys and girls aged 11 to 16 years. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. Almost all have histories of severely challenging behaviour. Many have not attended formal education regularly for some time and have significant gaps in their learning. Inspection report: Arc School Ansley, 22–24 May 2018 Page 9 of 12 The behavioural needs of pupils are often linked to a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. During admission to the school, each pupil is allocated a key worker to support their pastoral needs. The role has recently developed to include more facilitation of learning and academic support. The majority of pupils are White British. A small number of pupils have English as an additional language. A very small number are looked after by the local authority. The school makes use of alternative provision. Pupils have the opportunity to engage in construction qualifications at a local training provider. A small number of pupils also attend a variety of courses at Warwickshire and Hinkley College and a local dance school. The dance school is not registered with Ofsted. The school also uses external facilities, such as local sports and leisure facilities where teaching is undertaken by school staff. The school is owned by Kedleston Schools Ltd. Kedleston Schools own nine other similar schools throughout England. The company employs a number of company heads of department for different aspects of the school’s work, such as for health and safety, safeguarding and education. They work alongside a clinical team including an educational psychologist and therapists to support the school’s work. The governing body includes representatives of the proprietor, company employees and a small number of other governors recruited for their expertise in education, social care and business. Since the last inspection, the school appointed a new headteacher in September 2016. There are now two headteachers who share leadership responsibilities. The school has also recently appointed a team of middle leaders.