Ivy Lane School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
18
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(03/10/2023)
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane
Wakefield
WF1 4AZ
01924927280

School Description

This school is a calm, nurturing environment. Pupils feel safe here. Staff make sure that pupils can communicate their needs and feelings. There are warm, respectful relationships. Pupils’ complex special educational needs and/or disabilities are accommodated well. Pupils learn to recognise their emotions and to manage their behaviour. Pupils behave well. Staff deal promptly with any inappropriate behaviour and/or bullying. Routines in and around the school are well established. Staff get to know pupils very well. Over time, pupils develop their confidence. They learn to interact with their peers effectively and engage in learning willingly. The school offers a broad curriculum. Staff want the best for pupils. There are high expectations. Pupils learn in small groups and sometimes in one-to-one situations. Staff help pupils with sensory needs to learn in a way that is comfortable and meaningful to them. Pupils utilise various resources to communicate effectively. These include using pictures and symbols. Pupils enjoy a suitable range of activities. These activities are thoughtfully designed. They help to broaden pupils’ understanding of the world. Pupils develop their independence and prepare for adulthood well. They enjoy horse-riding, cooking, swimming and taking part in residential experiences. Older pupils benefit from visits within the community. Post-16 students enjoy work experience on a local farm.

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This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.