School Compass
Courtlands Independent Special School
Worthing · West Sussex · BN12 4NG. secondary · Other independent special school · Independent · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 30/03/2025. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Courtlands Independent Special School's Ofsted rating?
Courtlands Independent Special School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 30/03/2025). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Courtlands Independent Special School?
Courtlands Independent Special School is in Worthing (BN12 4NG), West Sussex. URN 149890.
How do I compare Courtlands Independent Special School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Courtlands Independent Special School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (Additional inspection Additional inspection · 11 June 2026). Open the full PDF for context.
The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), which is the registration authority for independent schools.
Official links
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Other schools in Worthing
37 schools on the Worthing town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Courtlands Independent Special School
URN: 149890
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Worthing
Postcode: BN12 4NG
Ofsted overall: Good (30/03/2025)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149890/
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