The Eaves Learning Centre
4, Hawkeridge Road, Westbury, BA13 4LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Eaves Learning Centre is a special school in Westbury for ages 8 to 19. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 March 2025, report published 8 May 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Most pupils have arrived from unsuccessful placements elsewhere or have had lengthy periods of school absence. At The Eaves, staff build trusting relationships by getting to know pupils' likes and dislikes. This personalised approach is the cornerstone of the school's success. It allows pupils to gain a sense of belonging and safety. The school has high ambitions for pupils to do well. It has designed an effective curriculum to meet the needs of each pupil. Typically, pupils live up to the school's increased expectations for learning and behaviour. Staff unpick pupils' specific needs and provide a range of pastoral and therapeutic support. Over time, this helps pupils to become ready to learn and to experience success. Well-established routines give pupils a sense of security. Staff greet pupils warmly as they arrive each day. Dedicated tutor time helps to reduce pupils' anxieties. Pupils enjoy how staff make breaktimes sociable and friendly by joining in with activities. The school plans purposeful experiences beyond the academic. Pupils enjoy 'Move-it Monday', which develops their mental and physical health. During 'Enrichment Friday', pupils take full advantage of off-site pottery, climbing and BMX biking. These activities help to build pupils' social skills and resilience.
What the school should improve
- The school has not fully implemented its reading strategy. Some pupils do not read widely or enjoy reading, which limits their experience and success with reading. The school should seek ways to raise the profile of reading further so that pupils develop positive reading habits in preparation for the next stage of learning.
- The school does not track pupils' academic achievements as precisely as it could in a few subjects. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always addressed quickly enough. The school must ensure that staff identify gaps in pupils' academic knowledge and provide sharply focused support to help them achieve as highly as possible.
Pupil numbers and mix
16 pupils on roll, with places for 21
Schools near The Eaves Learning Centre
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Centre Westbury | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 0.5 |
| Compass Community School Athelstan Park | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| North Hill House | 6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 2.9 |
| Fromefield Manor School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Melksham House School | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 8 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Speller
- Phone
- 01373824466
- Address
- 4, Hawkeridge Road, Westbury, BA13 4LF
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 148176
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.