Tuke School

A outstanding community special school school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tuke School.

London, SE156ER Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 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

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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
4 October 2011
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
Daniel Gardens
Peckham
London, SE156ER
Phone
2075258002
Website
tukeschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100880
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Daniel Gardens, Peckham, London, SE15 6ER
Website
http://www.tukeschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
90 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
101
Free School Meals
66.2% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (101 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.6%
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
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
101 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Facilities

Hydrotherapy suite Art and design areas Music studio and garden Food technology rooms Physical exploration area with trampoline and interactive technology Sensory trail in corridor Lighting adjustments to accommodate light sensitivities for visual impairment

Curriculum Highlights

Multi-sensory curriculum for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties MOVE Programme centred on functional mobility and independence Total communication approach using signs, symbols and objects of reference Individualised planning and assessment within SEND framework

SEND Provision

Tuke School provides SEND provision through a multidisciplinary team (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and special school support assistants) and a Movement Opportunities via Education (MOVE) programme. The school adopts a total communication approach and uses signs, symbols and objects of reference to support communication; MOVE is a centre of excellence aimed at developing functional mobility and independence.

Admissions Criteria

Tuke School can meet the needs of 11–19 year old students who have a range of learning disabilities including severe and complex, sensory and physical, autism and challenging behaviour. The Local Authority is responsible for providing documentation for placement, and students may start at Tuke on an assessment placement. Students on placements have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP); EHCPs are reviewed annually. There is an open door policy, and the school provides a prospectus and essential policies to parents.

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