Rigby Hall Day Special School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 14 February 2023
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 220
- Girls / boys
- 25% / 75%
- Free school meals
- 36%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.5
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 31.8
- Leadership (FTE)
- 4
- Part-time teachers
- 15%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
Ofsted changed the Parent View questions in November 2025, so some questions differ between years.
80%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
67%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
65 responses up to 6 April 2026 · 30% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
83% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
72% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
62% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
50% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
71% agree
Questions about Rigby Hall Day Special School
What is Rigby Hall Day Special School's Ofsted rating?
Rigby Hall Day Special School was graded Requires Improvement at its last Ofsted inspection, on 14 February 2023.
How many pupils are at Rigby Hall Day Special School?
Rigby Hall Day Special School had 224 pupils aged 4 to 19 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 220. It is a mixed school.
