Samuel Rhodes MLD School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 7 March 2017
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: 11 Highbury New Park

London, N52EG
Phone: 2077047490
Website: samuelrhodes.islington.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 100469
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: 11 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EG
Website: www.samuelrhodes.islington.sch.uk
Age range: 10-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 140 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: 144
Free School Meals: 71.1% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (144 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 34.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 7 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 14; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 144 pupils; 10-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sporting events Creative Arts ensembles (school shows) National Youth Theatre workshops and after school club Work Experience Community volunteering Duke of Edinburgh Awards Enterprise activities 11 by 11 trips After School Clubs Residential trips Curriculum enrichment days (themed/ topic days) Jack Petchey funded trips

Sports

basketball football

Facilities

sensory rooms 6th form classroom and flat

Curriculum Highlights

Three pathways in all key stages to match developmental stage Read Write Inc phonics scheme, differentiated as appropriate National curriculum adapted for the wide range of needs within our cohort Ambitious cross-curricular reading offer Focus on emotional and social development and independence Preparation for life beyond school and the world of work Pupil independence and self-advocacy are promoted to access the wider community

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Transition and School holiday programmes; Holiday schemes are not available in 2025.