Perseid 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: 19 March 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: Bordesley Road

Morden, SM45LT
Phone: 2086489737
Website: perseid.merton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 102698
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Bordesley Road, Morden, SM4 5LT
Website: www.perseid.merton.sch.uk
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 196 pupils
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: 156
Free School Meals: 55.3% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 99.4% (155 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.7%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 41.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 9; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 156 pupils; 3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Blazing a trail for exceptional holistic learning"

Selflessness Integrity Objectivity Accountability Openness Honesty Leadership Trust Wisdom Kindness Justice Service Courage Optimism

UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Fiona Copeland describes Perseid as a centre of excellence with a mission to inspire learners and blaze a trail for holistic education.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pools Purpose-built dance studio Immersive sensory learning studio Bright, spacious classrooms Indoor and outdoor play areas

Curriculum Highlights

A Personal Curriculum Read Write Inc Phonics 3 Star Assessment Framework (Pre-formal/Semi-formal/Formal) PROACT-SCIPr-UK framework TEACCH approach Attention Autism Thrive Approach MOVE curriculum PECS SALT Provision Healthcare provision integrated into learning Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)

SEND Provision

Comprehensive SEND provision including PROACT-SCIPr-UK, TEACCH, Attention Autism, Thrive, MOVE, PECS, SALT, and healthcare integrated into pupil learning.