Churchill Special Free School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Pupils love their school as this is a place where they can be themselves. Pupils build important social skills and make friends. Adults support pupils to celebrate their neurodiversity and recognise the shared similarities they have with others, regardless of background. One pupil echoed many others by saying 'this is a school that any pupil in the world would want to go to'. All staff know pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) incredibly well. Staff give pupils highly effective speech, language and therapeutic support. This helps pupils to behave well and make exceptional progress. Pupils enjoy an exceptionally wide variety of activities such as coding, garage band, reading club or animal care. The very well-planned enrichment programme gives pupils engaging experiences that help build their confidence and resilience. Additionally, the 'life skills' curriculum supports pupils to learn how to be independent, for instance using public transport or buying and cooking food. Pupils get to do things that they previously felt were not possible before joining the school. These include completing an adapted expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award or independent work experience. The school provides pupils with the tools and firm foundations for their next step in life.

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