Red Gates 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: 24 September 2024
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
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: Farnborough Avenue

South Croydon, CR28HD
Phone: 2086516540
Website: redgates.croydon.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101855
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD
Website: https://redgates.croydon.sch.uk/
Age range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 160 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: 159
Free School Meals: 50.3% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (159 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 35.6%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 10 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 20; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 159 pupils; 4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Together we recognise and embrace individuality and nurture learning within a safe and empowering environment so that all can thrive and feel a sense of achievement, belonging and acceptance. Red Gates School believes all children have the right to the best education experience that enables their individual potential to be fully recognised and achieved. Our needs–led, child centred inclusive philosophy underpins the working of the school as a community. Our school puts children first every time and works closely with parents and carers to be ambitious in meeting the needs and aspirations of children and families. Our school promotes a holistic approach to children’s education taking into account pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural and social development. This will be evident through our delivery of the curriculum and within a climate of honesty and openness with children, staff, parents, Governors and all concerned with the school. Our school actively draws on parents’ and carers' expertise and knowledge of their own children, to inform the curriculum and the school’s policies and practices. Our school works in partnership with other local providers to deliver services that meet the needs of children, their families and the local community. To achieve our aims the whole Red Gates team works together to: Create a positive, supportive ethos believing this generates high expectations and achievement; Help children realise their potential by adopting teaching styles and learning incentives differentiated to meet individual needs, engaging them in decision making, facilitating personal autonomy; Acknowledge and reinforce effort and achievement, encouraging independence, leading to a sense of fulfilment and a growing appreciation of self-worth; Create a stimulating safe, fun and healthy environment in which children enjoy their learning, are happy and feel valued as individuals

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Melissa Hendry describes her long-standing involvement with Red Gates and her passion for helping pupils reach their potential.

Facilities

Library Science Gardens Mud Kitchen Trim Trail Multi-Sensory Rooms (2) ICT Suite Cookery Room Food Technology Room Computer Room Music Room

Curriculum Highlights

Red Gates has four Pathways: LISS, ASD, Sensory and EYFS. LISS pathway focuses on life skills, independence and social skills with regular local community visits and attention autism. ASD pathway uses TEACCH approach for a structured, predictable environment and focuses on social skills and communication, with PECS and Attention Autism. Sensory pathway uses tactile strategies and activities such as Intensive Interaction, Sensology, Attention Autism, Story Massage, Sherborne Developmental Movement Therapy and STAR box; emphasises independence in daily routines. EYFS Curriculum is play-based and holistic, with emphasis on routines, communication and home visits; parent participation encouraged.

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority uses the EHCP to place children in Specialist provision. The Local Authority will then hold an admissions panel meeting to make the final decision on admissions to Red Gates for the following September.

Financial Information

Pupils are charged £2.40 per day if they are not eligible for free school meals from January 2023.