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Courtlands Independent Special School

Worthing, West Sussex, South East · BN12 4NG

Courtlands Independent Special School is a notably small, independent setting in Worthing, West Sussex, with around 23 pupils on roll. As a specialist school, its compact size allows for a level of individual attention that larger institutions rarely match. The school is led by headteacher Mr Mark Birkbeck and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. It is a mixed school welcoming pupils from age 11.

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 23
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, South East
Website: www.courtlands-school.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Mark Birkbeck

Teaching & academics

With only 23 pupils, teaching at Courtlands takes place in a deliberately intimate environment where staff can tailor their approach to each child. Entry at 11 is available through an 11+ process. Families considering the school are encouraged to discuss its specialist provision directly to understand how it might suit their child's needs.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 0%
EHC plans: 100%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

The last word

A very small specialist independent school in Worthing, Courtlands offers close individual attention that suits families seeking an intimate alternative to mainstream settings.

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