Arise Education

Arise Education, 16 September 2026 1 Arise Education St Margarets Centre, 103 Whitnash Road, Leamington CV31 2HB

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Overall outcome The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material changes relating to the school provision are implemented

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This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), which is the registration authority for independent schools. The school has applied to the DfE to make a material change to its registration. The school proposes to change the age range of pupils, change its premises and change the maximum number of pupils attending.

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report:

The purpose of the inspection is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards (ISS) that are relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out material change inspections of independent schools, we report on the school’s likely compliance with part 8 of the ISS first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the ISS consistently. The standard in part 8 is intended to ensure that the quality of leadership and management at the school is sufficient for that purpose.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor and school leaders demonstrate the positive capacity and desire to continue to develop the school’s provision in line with the school ethos and vision. The proprietor ensures that there is a continual focus on meeting the needs of each individual pupil, including with regard to their wellbeing. The proprietor body has members with extensive experience in education and an appropriate knowledge of what is required to meet the independent school standards (ISS). Arise Education, 16 September 2026 2 Leaders are committed to continuing to provide a high quality of education to ensure all decisions are made in the best interests of pupils.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor has put in place well-considered plans, additional leadership and the staff training needed to make the growth of the school likely to be successful. Leaders have considered the implications of extending the age range of pupils attending the school. They have taken into account the likely risks and made appropriate plans to ensure that younger and older pupils receive effective education and care. This includes the design of the curriculum. The proprietor has planned appropriately for the proposed further increase to the number of pupils that the school will admit by establishing an additional site for primary-age pupils. Leaders have considered the staffing arrangements required to ensure an adequate number of teachers will be in post, should the number of pupils increase.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor assures itself about the quality of provision at the school, both through the expertise of governors and through effective and regular communication. This ensures that the proprietor is well informed about pupils’ welfare and safety.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor has ensured that the ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to approve the material change.

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Curriculum

The proprietor has produced a curriculum policy that is aligned to the values and ethos of the school. The curriculum is organised from key stages 1 to 5 to help pupils to secure skills and knowledge across the subjects taught as well as important life skills. This includes relationships and sex education. For older pupils, the curriculum is aligned to relevant qualifications, including vocational qualifications to prepare them for their next steps in education, training or employment. Leaders have considered how the curriculum will support older pupils to access appropriate careers advice and experience the world of work. For all the proposed age ranges, the curriculum identifies important foundational knowledge so that teachers have the information they need to address any gaps in learning. This includes phonics, where leaders have put in place an appropriate programme of study, including plans to support older pupils who need to catch up with

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Curriculum

reading. Leaders use their knowledge of pupils’ context and need to adapt the curriculum to ensure that pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, for example by responding to trends identified around online safety. Arise Education, 16 September 2026 3

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Teaching

Leaders have developed an extensive quality assurance cycle that will apply across all 4 sites should the material change be approved. This will ensure that the curriculum is delivered as intended and that teaching is suitably adapted to meet the individual needs of pupils. Appropriate arrangements are in place to employ suitably qualified teachers and specialist staff if the number of pupils on roll increases. Leaders have established comprehensive induction and professional development arrangements, including training relating to special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and positive behaviour support.

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Assessment

Leaders have established suitable systems for assessing and monitoring pupils’ attainment, progress and wider development. The proprietor has considered the range of assessments that would take place during admission to the school to ensure that staff understand what pupils need. Information gathered from these checks, alongside pupils’ education, health and care plans (EHC plans) and previous education information, will be used to inform personalised provision. The school has ensured that appropriate arrangements are in place to review how well pupils are learning. There are established systems to monitor pupils’ progress towards EHC plan outcomes.

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Assessment

The proprietor has ensured that the ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to approve the material change.

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pupils

The proprietor has put in place an appropriate programme to support the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development of pupils across all the intended key stages. It ensures that pupils sufficiently cover content linked to relationships, fundamental British values and characteristics that are protected by law. Much of this learning is embedded into the wider curriculum. Leaders intend that this will continue to be enriched by trips in the local area and further afield to develop pupils’ wider understanding about the different cultures that make up modern-day Britain. Through suitable, age-appropriate activities, pupils learn about right and wrong, understand the rule of law and develop high levels of respect for others. The SMSC programme has been designed to provide pupils with the knowledge and understanding they need for their next steps.

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pupils

The proprietor has ensured that the ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to approve the material change. Arise Education, 16 September 2026 4

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Safeguarding

The proprietor and leaders have placed pupils’ wellbeing at the centre of their work. Processes for reporting safeguarding concerns are robust. Across all sites, timely action is taken to record and respond to any safeguarding concerns. Leaders work with a range of external agencies to ensure that referrals are made and followed up, and that pupils are suitably safeguarded. This includes when pupils are attending alternative provision. The school’s safeguarding policy takes into account the most recent guidance published by the Secretary of State. It provides staff with clear support on how to manage any safeguarding concerns. This policy is published on the school’s website. Ongoing training and leaders’ sharp knowledge of pupils, trends and context means that staff and leaders are very alert, skilled and experienced in supporting pupils across the age range intended. This includes for pupils with SEND needs which make them potentially

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Health and safety and fire

Leaders are well organised, and plans to ensure that health and safety is complied with are detailed and comprehensive. A suitable overarching health and safety policy is in place and is implemented effectively at the existing and the proposed new sites. Leaders carry out routine checks on the buildings to ensure that pupils are safe. Records of checks and actions are meticulously kept.

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Health and safety and fire

The proprietor has ensured that the school complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 at all sites. Working with external specialists when needed, leaders routinely assess, identify and resolve any risks. Fire safety equipment is in good order. Leaders also ensure that staff and pupils understand evacuation plans, with training, signed evacuation routes and regular fire drills. The school has considered whether any pupils require additional assistance in case of fire evacuation and individual plans are in place when required.

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Health and safety and fire

The school maintains a high staff-to-pupil ratio and plans to keep this level of staffing if the material change is approved. Pupils are well supervised around the site and are never left alone, including at breaktimes. There are clear processes for the safe arrival and departure of pupils who travel in taxis at all the sites. Leaders have considered how the number of staff will increase as pupil numbers rise, and there are appropriate induction and training programmes in place to ensure that staff can maintain pupils’ welfare, health and safety. Arise Education, 16 September 2026 5

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Risk assessment

The proprietor has ensured that necessary steps are taken to reduce risks to pupils and staff. There is a comprehensive risk assessment policy to guide leaders when identifying risks and control measures. This ensures that risk assessments are of a consistently high quality. In addition, leaders work with external specialists, when needed, to ensure that they have the expertise necessary to manage specific risks effectively. There are a number of suitable assessments for different aspects of all 4 school sites, as well as for off-site trips and activities. Leaders also establish risk assessments for each pupil to address the complexities of pupils’ needs.

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Risk assessment

The proprietor has ensured that the ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to approve the material change.

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The recruitment checks made on staff, supply staff and the proprietor

The proprietor and leaders have a detailed understanding of the ISS in relation to the suitability of staff. They ensure that all the necessary background checks are completed before a new member of staff begins their role.

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The recruitment checks made on staff, supply staff and the proprietor

The school does not currently use supply staff, but leaders understand the checks required to meet statutory requirements should they choose to employ supply staff at a later date. All members of the proprietor body undergo the appropriate checks before commencing their roles. This includes those checks required under section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008. Leaders record the outcomes of background checks appropriately.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The proprietor ensures that the electronic single central record (SCR) is well maintained and consistently kept up to date. The SCR is reviewed frequently. This provides the proprietor with assurance that the record is accurate and compliant with statutory guidance.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The proprietor has ensured that the ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to approve the material change.

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and showers

The proprietor has ensured that there are an appropriate number of toilets and Arise Education, 16 September 2026 6 washing facilities to meet the proposed increase in pupil numbers. Toilets are separate from adult facilities and lockable from the inside. Leaders maintain the water in the washing facilities at a reasonable temperature. There are suitable areas where older pupils can shower and change clothes when necessary. Drinking water is suitably located, readily available and clearly labelled on all sites.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils’ therapy needs

Each site has a medical room with a bed, washing facilities and appropriately stocked first-aid kits. These rooms have the necessary washing facilities and are all close to toilets.

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needs of pupils

The proprietor has provided attractive, secure facilities at all 4 sites. Leaders have considered the age and likely needs of the pupils they intend to admit at each site, and the environment reflects these needs. For example, the primary setting at The Benn Centre has cosy rooms and a calming sensory space. At Little Pinum, there are spacious paddocks, a forest area, a pond, stables, animal pens and large lawned areas. Each site has adequate space to accommodate the intended number of pupils should the proposed change to numbers on roll be approved. The school undertakes regular maintenance to ensure that the quality of the environment is maintained to a very high standard. The proprietor has successfully established a welcoming and comfortable environment in which pupils can safely learn.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

Throughout all the school buildings there are appropriate acoustics and lighting. This helps pupils to focus on their learning. All the sites have sufficient external lighting to ensure that pupils, staff, parents and carers can enter and leave the site safely in the hours of darkness.

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Outdoor space

Leaders have ensured that the 3 existing sites and the new site have sufficient outdoor space for pupils to use during social times. These spaces are maintained to a high standard. The Little Pinum site has several acres of space for physical education and outdoor adventurous activities. At sites where there is less space for outdoor physical education, leaders have arranged to use nearby sports facilities such as an adjoining sports hall and local swimming pool.

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Outdoor space

The proprietor has ensured that the ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to approve the material change. Arise Education, 16 September 2026 7

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The school’s accessibility plan

The proprietor has ensured that there are suitable accessibility plans for the current and the proposed new sites. Leaders’ plans consider all requirements of Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. Inspectors checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

Following our renewed inspection framework, all inspections are now led by His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs) or by Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) who have previously served as HMIs.

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About this inspection

The school has applied to increase the number of pupils on roll from 40 to 80. The school has also applied to extend the age range of pupils to 5 to 19. To accommodate these changes the school has applied to open an additional site for primary-age pupils at The Benn Centre, Craven Road, Rugby CV21 3JZ.

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About this inspection

Inspectors spoke with the chair of the proprietor body, the headteacher and senior leaders.

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About this inspection

The inspectors confirmed the following information about the school:

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About this inspection

The school is currently operating from St Margarets Centre, 103 Whitnash Road, Leamington CV31 2HB. There are 2 additional sites at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street, Cubbington CV32 7NA and Little Pinum, Shuckburgh Road, Priors Marston CV47 7RY. The school intends to open a further site for primary-age pupils at The Benn Centre, Craven Road, Rugby CV21 3JZ.

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About this inspection

Arise Education is an independent school that caters for pupils with a range of needs. All pupils have an EHC plan. The range of needs catered for includes: cognitive, specific and moderate learning difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; speech, language and communication needs; and autism.

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About this inspection

Although the school is operated by a Christian charity, it does not have a specific religious ethos.

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About this inspection

The school makes use of 7 unregistered alternative provisions. Arise Education, 16 September 2026 8

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About this school

Chair of the proprietor body Reverend Brian Nash

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an education, health and care plan

Annual fees for day pupils £51,750 - £80,000

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an education, health and care plan

Email address hello@ariseeducation.org.uk

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an education, health and care plan

Website www.ariseeducation.org.uk Arise Education, 16 September 2026 9 providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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