Inspections

Wilds Lodge School has been recently inspected by Ofsted, our next inspection will be by ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate).

The most recent Inspection Reports can be read here:

 

Ofsted

October 2024 - Care Inspection - Click here to download.

February 2024 - Care Inspection - Click here to download.

February 2024 - Education Inspection - Click here to download.

May 2023 - Care Inspection Progress Monitoring Visit - Click here to download.

October 2022 - Care Inspection - Click here to download.

November 2021 - Care Inspection - Click to here to download.

December 2019 - Care Inspection - Click here to download.

November 2019 - Education Inspection - Click here to download.

Parent View

“Pupils’ behaviour improves during their time at school. Staff are skilled in helping pupils to reflect on, and develop strategies to regulate, their emotions and behaviours.”
— Ofsted, February 2024

Accreditations

National association of independent and non-maintained special schools (NASS)

NASS Outstanding Impact Award October 2021 - Click here for link.


Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools

December 2019 - Gold - Click here to download.


National Autistic Society: Autism Accreditation

September 2013 - Review Report - Click here to download.

September 2016 - Review Report - Click here to download.

 September 2020 - Review Report - Click here to download.


The Nurture Group Network

July 2017 - Quality Mark Award - Click here to download.

 

TES Awards

Autumn 2017 - Click here to download.

February 2019 - Creative School of the Year

February 2020 - Boarding School of the Year

 

Eco-Schools

In January 2016 and then in February 2018, Wilds Lodge was awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award. This marked the culmination of many years of work led by the Eco-team and supported by everyone at the School. 

In order to achieve the Green Flag award, students have to demonstrate that sustainability is an integral aspect of Wilds Lodge School. The Eco-Schools programme is focused on nine key topics:

 

Woodland Trust, Green Tree Schools Award - Platinum

Team Wilds Wood have recently gained the Woodland Trust, Green Tree Schools Award earning themselves Platinum

www.thewoodlandtrust.education.co.uk

The team are hoping to further the student’s achievement in Wilds Wood, working toward the John Muir Trust award.

 www.JohnMuirTrust.org

 

The Nurture Group Network - Quality Mark

In 2017, Wilds Lodge was awarded the Quality Mark as an Approved School from The Nurture Group Network.

In 2018, Wilds Lodge became a National Nurturing School having successfully completed the Nurture UK programme.