Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 24 February 2026
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
Ofsted changed the Parent View questions in November 2025, so some questions differ between years.
75%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
67%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
12 responses up to 6 April 2026 · 32% response rate
My child is happy at this school.
67% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
75% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
67% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
100% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
75% agreeOfsted inspected New Ways School on 24 February 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Expected standard for achievement, for inclusion, for personal development and wellbeing and for attendance and behaviour; Needs attention for curriculum and teaching and for leadership and governance.
New Ways School had 38 pupils aged 11 to 19 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 65. It is a mixed school.
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