This is an independent special school for pupils who have experienced social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Although the school caters for boys and girls, the school currently has all boys. The school is operated under the proprietorship of Care Today Children’s Service. It is one group of five schools, owned by Care Today, which share management and staffing arrangements. The school provides full-time education for pupils aged between 11 to 16 years. Pupils are placed at the school by local authorities. Inspection report: Bradshaw Farm Independent School, 5–6 June 2018 Page 8 of 11 The school aims to provide a nurturing environment to raise pupils’ self-esteem and enable them to reach their academic potential. The school uses the rural environment to enable pupils to participate in a range of outdoor activities. One pupil has an education, health and care plan. The school was last inspected in October 2014.