Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 3 March 2026
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
Ofsted changed the Parent View questions in November 2025, so some questions differ between years.
100%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
100%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
11 responses up to 6 April 2026 · 31% response rate
My child is happy at this school.
100% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
100% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
100% agreeThe school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.
100% agreeWhen I have raised concerns with the school, they have been dealt with properly.
91% agreeOfsted inspected The Fountain School on 3 March 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 curriculum and teaching, for inclusion, for personal development and wellbeing and for attendance and behaviour; Needs attention for leadership and governance.
The Fountain School had 42 pupils aged 10 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 116. It is a mixed school.
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