A special therapeutic school has been praised as having a “shared vision for what excellence looks like” as it applies to increase the number of pupils it cares for.

The Amicus School in Arundel Road, Fontwell, wants to increase the roll from 25 to 36 and has recently built new facilities including three classrooms and a quiet room.

An Ofsted inspection recommended that the school, which caters for children with special educational needs, be allowed to extend.

In the report, just released after an inspection in July, the inspector said: “Leaders have thought carefully about how they will increase the number of staff in line with the possible increase in the number of pupils.

“The new facilities which include three classrooms, a quiet room and appropriate toilet and washing facilities, have been built to a high standard.

“Leaders have a shared vision for what excellence looks like. They have a deep understanding of pupils’ specific needs and how to meet them successfully.

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“They have high expectations of themselves, their staff and pupils.”

According to the inspection, The Amicus School has already appointed extra staff for its phased extension which begins in September and will continue in the new year.

All pupils at the school have education, health and care plans. The school is run by The Amicus Community, which provides therapeutic care for children with complex needs.

The school provides residential care for children aged between four and 16.