Tulip Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 June 2025

Pupils flourish at Tulip Academy. Specialist staff provide exceptional support that is tailored to pupils' specific needs. Pupils feel safe and valued because of the school's kind and inclusive environment. Parents and carers trust that their children's needs are understood fully and met with expert care. Pupils strive to achieve their best. High expectations from staff help pupils to expand their boundaries. Pupils grow in confidence and independence as a result. Lessons are well structured and engaging. Hands-on activities, alongside highly effective communication tools, support learning. This strengthens pupils' ability to interact with others and succeed. Pupils in this friendly school are polite and considerate. They enjoy learning in a calm and well-organised environment. They receive high-quality personalised support to develop skills to aid their emotional regulation and social communication. As a result, pupils gain a deep understanding of themselves and others as they prepare for their next steps. Pupils gain significantly from an excellent personal development offer, including strong careers guidance. This allows them to explore the world in school and in the wider community. Carefully planned experiences enhance pupils' learning and broaden their horizons. These include visits from the emergency services, trips out in the local community and access to equine therapy.

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