Northway 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

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: 12 March 2015
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: The Fairway

Mill Hill

London, NW73HS
Phone: 2083595450
Website: northway.barnet.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101395
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: The Fairway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3HS
Website: www.northway.barnet.sch.uk
Age range: 4-15
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 184 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: 154
Free School Meals: 42.2% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (154 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.6%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 34.0%; 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: 154 pupils; 4-15

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We recognise and value all achievement"

Good Friends Good Playing Good Helping Good Being Honest Good Sharing Good Looking After Things

Head Teacher's Message

WE CELEBRATE ALL ACHIEVEMENT!

Facilities

state of the art drama room swimming pool sensory rooms cooking room gardens Northway Art Gallery Northway Outdoor Gallery (coming soon)

Curriculum Highlights

Aims of our Curriculum Primary & Secondary Curriculum: semi-formal pathway Identified Areas of Need: Communication and Interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; Sensory/Physical/Health Focus of Learning: Attitudes and Attributes; Skills; Knowledge and Understanding Across the School: Ethos of positive reinforcement and encouragement; Personal Learning Plans; Individual Behaviour Plans; Safeguarding; Mutual respect

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After Schools Club including Yoga, Rebound Therapy, Swimming, Multi Skills, Dance and Healthy Cooking; there is a lunch time club and Boccia on Fridays.

SEND Provision

Northway School provides a variety of therapies for our pupils to access, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, and Communication Support; a full-time Physical Therapist works on site to treat pupils.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Northway School are handled by the London Borough of Barnet SEN Team. Transition from our primary provision to our secondary provision is NOT automatic - a consultation for a place must be considered via the Special School Panel.