The Garden School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged

Overall effectiveness: Not Judged
Last inspected: 3 December 2024
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Wordsworth Road

London, N168BZ
Phone: 2072548096
Website: the-garden.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 100311
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8BZ
Website: http://www.the-garden.org.uk/
Age range: 4-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 200 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 193
Free School Meals: 60.8% (117 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (193 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 92.3%; Good
Persistent Absence: 24.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 13; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 193 pupils; 4-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Always Ambitious"

Always Ambitious Builds Resilience Enhances Communication Meets Needs Provides Opportunity

Facilities

Early years classroom Classrooms Smaller group rooms Sensory spaces Large light rooms Drama & Dance Studio Gym Splash pool The pod A café A flat Parent Area

Curriculum Highlights

Foundations (EYFS) Primary and KS3 KS4 and KS5 Early Reading and Phonics Enrichment Our Pathways Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Occupational Therapy (OT) Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Understanding Autism

SEND Provision

Specialist SEND provision for learners with autism, including TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, Attention Autism and Intensive Interaction; tailored, highly structured learning environment with a total communication approach.

Admissions Criteria

The Garden school is suitable for robust and mobile children and young people with a diagnosis of autism and severe learning difficulties. Admission is through the statutory assessment process whereby The Garden school is named on a child’s Education, Health and Care (EHCP) plan.