Waverley 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 2019
Previous grade: Good
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: 105 The Ride

Enfield, EN37DL
Phone: 2088051858
Website: waverley-school.com

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 102070
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: 105 The Ride, Enfield, EN3 7DL
Website: www.waverley-school.com
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 167
Free School Meals: 60.0% (100 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (167 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 80.8%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 59.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 5 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 10; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 167 pupils; 3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Challenging expectations and sharing success"

Child centred Respect Empathy Trustworthy Compassionate

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Laura Keating welcomes visitors and describes Waverley as a warm, nurturing environment with bespoke curricula tailored to diverse needs. She emphasizes play-based, aspirational learning, strong relationships, inclusion, and partnership with families, professionals and local organisations, and a commitment to open communication and high expectations for all students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council

Sports

Panathlon Dance

Facilities

Swimming pool Hydrotherapy pool Soft play area Sensory room Sensory gym Outdoor play areas with accessible equipment and sunken trampolines Kitchen for cooking activities Dark room Computers/tablets/iPads

Curriculum Highlights

The Springboard Curriculum is play-based and integrates therapy and education. Curriculum is organised as a continuum with Level One for complex needs (focusing on communication and cognition, physical development, and personal health education), Level Two for Severe Learning Difficulties (six main subject areas: Communication, Language and Literacy, Cognition, KUW, Personal development, physical development, and creative development), and Level Three for more moderate learning difficulties (eleven subject headings in standalone sessions). The curriculum is delivered across Primary, Secondary, and Post 16 phases and uses a range of access methods (AAC such as PODD, PECs, Makaton; Eye gaze; Intensive Interaction). Multi-sensory teaching, ICT/assistive technology, and a strong emphasis on independence and real-life skills are integral to learning. Assessment and progression are governed by GAS (Goal Attainment Scaling) linked to EHCP outcomes, with progress tracked via I can statements and termly progress reviews.

SEND Provision

All pupils have SEND or a disability and have EHCPs. The school has a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Music Therapist, and school nurses. On entry, staff conduct a baseline assessment; GAS targets linked to EHCP outcomes; progress is monitored termly and discussed at progress meetings. Pupils are supported through GAS targets linked to EHCP outcomes, with ongoing access to therapy programmes (Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and related services) as required. EHCPs are reviewed annually, and a range of identification methods (including parental and teacher concerns, external agency liaison, health diagnoses, and prior settings) are used to determine support needs.

Admissions Criteria

Waverley School is a maintained day special school for children aged 5-19. The youngest pupils are educated offsite at Waverley@Honilands and Waverley@Bell Lane. Admissions follow the policy published on the school website.