Priors Court School catchment area and reviews

Priors Court School Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding

NATIONAL AVG. 2.09

Ofsted report

(22/03/2022)

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Prior's Court Road

Hermitage

Thatcham

RG18 9NU

Website

01635247202

West Berkshire

School Description

Prior’s Court is an exceptional school that serves some very special pupils outstandingly well. Through its intensive support, the school gives a voice to its pupils, many of whom have struggled for years to be heard. Pupils here learn to communicate their thinking, wants and needs in a range of efficient and innovative ways. As their vocabulary grows, so do their horizons. Pupils here achieve things of which they and their parents and carers could previously only have dreamed. Pupils feel safe at the school because they know that staff will support them every step of the way. They trust adults to look after them, and they know that adults will help them to overcome challenges when these arise. Pupils experience joy in school and love exploring the extensive grounds: potting plants, playing on the swings and relaxing in the sensory spaces. Staff pick up on the smallest indicators that pupils may be struggling and quickly address any issues they have. Pupils learn to share and interact with each other incredibly well. Close staff supervision ensures that incidents of poor behaviour are rare, and bullying is non-existent.

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Last update: 14 March 2023

OFSTED RATING

“Children with very complex needs are supported by unendingly patient and caring staff.”

This is one of the findings of the latest report from Ofsted care inspectors who have graded Prior’s Court as “good” – the 12th year in a row our care provision has been rated as “good” or “outstanding”.

Inspectors paid a three-day visit to our site in May to observe and document the standards of our residential homes* for young people up to the age of 19.

Following this, a report has been published rating the quality of social care provision as ‘good’, retaining the rating last earned following an inspection in 2021.

Priors Court School Parent Reviews

1. My child is happy at this school.

2. My child feels safe at this school.

3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

8. The school has high expectations for my child.

9. My child does well at this school.

10. The school lets me know how my child is doing.

11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development.

14. I would recommend this school to another parent.

15. My child enjoys boarding/the welfare experience.

16. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation.

17. The experience of boarding/welfare helps my child’s progress and development.

18. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child.

19. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively.

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Priors Court School Catchment Area Map

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.