Three Chestnuts
Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Spalding, Lincolnshire
Three Chestnuts is an independent special school in Spalding, Lincolnshire for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Fen Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 8QD
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 11 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 receive a warm welcome from staff when they arrive at Three Chestnuts each morning.”
- “They are happy in the calm and nurturing environment that the school provides.”
- “Pupils feel well cared for by staff who take the time to get to know them as individuals.”
To improve
- “On some occasions, teaching is not as sharply focused on the important knowledge and vocabulary as it could be.”
- “Leaders are planning professional learning opportunities for staff to make sure the curriculum is delivered consistently well.”
- “However, as the school continues to grow, leaders are working to add increased rigour to the way this data is used and shared.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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