Watergate School

A outstanding foundation special school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Watergate School.

London, SE63WG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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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

How we weight each phase

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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
21 June 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lushington Road
Bellingham
London, SE63WG
Phone
2086956555
Website
watergate.lewisham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100766
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Special
Address
Lushington Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3WG
Website
http://www.watergate.lewisham.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
*Co-op Brent Knoll and Watergate Co-operative Trust
Capacity
186 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
189
Free School Meals
44.4% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.5% (188 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
42.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
189 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I CAN, YOU CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL."

I CAN, YOU CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL

Head Teacher's Message

Watergate School is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 4–11 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs, and autism. Our experienced team of teaching staff and professionals are committed to providing individualised learning, support and opportunities. Watergate is expanding, building on its success and popularity within the London Borough of Lewisham. We are very proud of our bespoke curriculum which is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil in an exciting, ambitious and fun way. Our learning opportunities ensure that our children are happy, healthy and receive the very best education to thrive and reach their full potential. We believe that working holistically with our families and multi-disciplinary colleagues provides the very best outcomes for all of our children. We very much welcome visits to our school.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Sensory rooms (including Specialist Interactive Sensory Rooms) Sensory garden Autism bases (infant and junior) MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education/Experience) program Rebound therapy Resource base for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties Two minibuses for transport Therapy room Interactive whiteboards in every classroom iPads with learning apps in class

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke, child-centred curriculum tailored to each pupil Six areas of development Three golden threads: communication and interaction, independence, thinking and problem-solving 3-year cycle of topics Curriculum Tool Handbooks created by lead teachers Symbol-supported text widely used to develop pre-reading and reading skills SHINE handwriting program (gross and fine motor development) Clever Fingers program developed by Occupational Therapy Makaton signing, switch communication aids and PECS used to support communication Multisensory approaches for SLD/PMLD and TEACCH approaches for autism Interactive whiteboards in every classroom Access to IT resources (iPads with learning apps) and two/three iPads per class Individual Education Plans (IEPs) written in symbol-supported text/photos Curriculum enrichment and differentiation through functional learning

Admissions Criteria

All pupils attending Watergate School will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or will be in the process of being assessed for an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment, EHCNA). The EHCNA and EHCP processes are organised and managed by Lewisham’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) service. The age range for pupils at Watergate School is 3–11 years. However, due to the high demand for places for pupils of statutory school age, the majority of pupils are aged 5–11 years. Watergate School is a specialist provision dedicated to meeting the needs of pupils with: Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). In addition to the above primary needs, pupils may have additional needs which could include: Autism (ASD), Complex medical needs, Sensory impairment.

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