Courtlands Independent Special School

Other · Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Worthing, West Sussex

Courtlands Independent Special School is an other school in Worthing, West Sussex for ages 11–16 (other independent special school).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade

“The school’s consistently calm, quiet and purposeful atmosphere makes a strong contribution to pupils’ learning and well-being.”
“Pupils move around the school sensibly, chatting to each other quietly as they do so.”
“Pupils appreciate their school and treat this historical building, its attractive grounds and everyone in the school with respect.”

“However, in a small number of subjects the planned curriculum is not delivered as consistently as intended.”
“Teaching does not build on pupils’ prior learning as strongly as it could where this is the case.”
“Careful thought has been given to supporting weaker readers, although support for these pupils is at an early stage of development.”

Safeguarding: Effective

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 31 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.