Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
Other independent special school · Ages 5–17 · Fakenham, Norfolk
Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School is an independent special school in Fakenham, Norfolk for ages 5–17.
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Key facts
- Address
- 1854 Hollow Lane, West Raynham, Fakenham, NR21 7HH
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–17
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 24 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
- “Pupils are safe, settled and proud to attend this school.”
- “Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of the school’s work.”
- “They show real dedication, care and patience when working with pupils.”
To improve
- “Many arrive with negative experiences of education and significant gaps in learning.”
- “However, in some subjects, lessons do not encourage pupils to think more deeply and explain their ideas.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 July 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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