Courtlands Independent Special School
Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Worthing, West Sussex
Courtlands Independent Special School is an independent special school in Worthing, West Sussex for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- 37 Parklands Avenue, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4NG
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 56 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “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.”
To improve
- “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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