Easthorpe School
165 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham, Ruddington, NG11 6LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Easthorpe School is a special school in Ruddington for ages 7 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 13 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
At Easthorpe School, pupils receive guidance and support in a highly nurturing environment. Staff warmly welcome pupils as they arrive. Pupils who are new to the school quickly settle into school life. This is because staff know pupils' individual needs and backgrounds very well. Pupils thrive here. Staff have high expectations of every pupil. They use their knowledge of each individual to adapt the curriculum to help pupils succeed. Pupils engage very well with their learning. They have positive attitudes to their education and attend well. Pupils enjoy earning rewards for their positive attitudes and engagement. They plan their own rewards, such as going swimming or having a pyjama day. Pupils look forward to 'golden time', when thoughtfully planned activities are on offer, such as football, dance or building marble runs. Staff show high levels of understanding and empathy towards pupils' social, emotional and mental health needs. Pupils receive strong pastoral support. Some pupils have had mixed educational experiences prior to starting here. A few pupils sometimes need support to regulate their emotions in school. Staff are skilful in the support they offer. They focus on helping pupils to manage their own behaviour and emotions. In so doing, they work closely with parents and carers. Pupils are resilient, tenacious and enthusiastic to succeed.
Pupil numbers and mix
64 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Easthorpe School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Sutherland House School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.9 |
| Ash Lea Academy | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rosehill School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Foxwood Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.5 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 7 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Austin
- Phone
- 01156977975
- Address
- 165 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham, Ruddington, NG11 6LQ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 149382
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.