Cricket Green School

A outstanding community special school school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cricket Green School.

Mitcham, CR43AF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 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

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 February 2013
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
Lower Green West
Mitcham, CR43AF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102699
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Lower Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AF
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
260 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
256
Free School Meals
53.7% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (256 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
256 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Individual Liberty Rule of Law Mutual Respect Tolerance

Rights Respecting Schools ethos promoted; Religious Studies is taught across KS3 & KS4; British Values and related activities are part of school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Cricket Green School. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cricket Green School.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Senior Sports Club Art Club Lego Club IT Club

Sports

Swimming Dance Football Cricket Tennis

Facilities

Specialist rooms for Art, Music and Food Technology Orchard Café (Chapel Orchard Café) Shed 13 (Artist in Residence)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum based on the National Curriculum with a modified approach Little Wandle phonics for Key Stage 1 Strong focus on Life Skills (cooking, shopping, travel) delivered through the Creative Curriculum Older pupils follow personalised learning plans and gain accreditations in various subjects and interests Accreditations include Entry Level and Level 1 in Functional Maths, English, ICT and Science; Entry Pathways Units in music, PSHE, drama and food technology; Arts Award Discover & Explore; Youth Award Scheme; Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver; ASDAN Focus, ASDAN Towards Independence; BTEC Level 1 Leadership and Teamwork Sixth Form accreditation includes ASDAN Life-Skills Challenge, ASDAN Focus and ASDAN Towards Independence

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am. After-school clubs run 3:15–4:15pm on selected days (e.g., Tuesdays and Thursdays) with additional clubs available.

SEND Provision

All pupils’ progress and well-being are monitored by class teachers; reports are generated through IEPs, Annual Reviews/EHCPs and pupil progress meetings; pupils gain access to wave 1, 2, and 3 support via a provision map updated termly. Support and provisions are agreed in a multi-agency approach usually with the Headteacher chairing the meetings; interventions are delivered by trained staff and monitored for impact; all pupils have an Individual Education Plan reviewed twice yearly.

Admissions Criteria

Admission via EHCP or Statement; All admissions via the Merton SEN department; Eligibility criteria are moderate learning difficulty with possible additional needs (e.g., autism, SLT, medical, physical, or sensory impairments); Pupils with PMLD are not eligible; Assessments may be available without an EHC plan at LA request; Visits to view the school can be arranged; Parents may visit prior to referral and may bring a professional for support.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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