We are delighted to share that Robert Ogden School has achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).

Robert Ogden School, in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, was rated ‘Good’ across the board following a visit by Ofsted inspectors in September. The school supports autistic children and young people from the ages of five to 19 years old.

Ofsted identified how pupils feel safe, reassured and well supported at the school, and how they appreciate the positive impact the school makes on their education and personal development.

The report highlighted how the school has: “A strong ambition for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to achieve well. They have high expectations for all pupils to be successful. These resonate through the school, from the youngest pupils to those in post-16 provision.”

The report also acknowledged that staff at the school feel valued and supported, and that this positively impacts the teaching and support of pupils, saying: “The school invests in staff development to…strengthen their expertise in identifying any barriers to learning that pupils face. It hones staff’s skills in designing teaching that is tailored to pupils’ individual ages and stages of development.”

Jon Mount, Principal at Robert Ogden School, said: "Our latest Ofsted inspection report really highlighted how supporting autistic children and young people is at the heart of absolutely everything we do at Robert Ogden School. It is rewarding that the Ofsted inspectors saw how the support we give our great staff team can be traced right through to the care and teaching our pupils experience.”

Josh Fitzgerald, Director of Education and Children’s Services at the National Autistic Society, said: "I am thrilled that Robert Ogden School achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the recent inspection by Ofsted. The National Autistic Society is incredibly proud of the staff at Robert Ogden School for their hard work and their dedication to our pupils. We will continue to do everything we can to support autistic children and young people, and their families.”

Robert Ogden School has been supporting autistic children and young people since 1977. The dedicated and highly skilled staff provide a caring and friendly environment where autistic children are safe and supported.

Further information

•    Read the full Ofsted report.
•    Visit the Robert Ogden School website.
•    Find out more about our education and children’s services.
•    Read our advice and guidance about education.