Oscott Manor School

A inadequate community special school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oscott Manor School.

Birmingham, B236DE Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

25

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
11 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
290 Reservoir Road
Erdington
Birmingham, B236DE
Phone
1213608222
Website
oscottmanor.bham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103628
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
290 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DE
Website
www.oscottmanor.bham.sch.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open, but proposed to close
Capacity
180 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
184
Free School Meals
62.3% (115 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (184 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.9%
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
184 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready. Respectful. Safe."

Rights Respecting School (UNICEF RRSA) Ready, Respectful and Safe British Values (democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance)

Extracurriculars

Clubs

ICT Club Art Club Lego Club Social Games Club Just Dance Club Chess Club OT Club

Facilities

Classrooms with a combination of individual work stations and work tables; each pupil has their own work tray with personalised resources Safe Space rooms (designed for time-limited safe space outside of the classroom, with sensory considerations and restricted access in line with pupil needs) Occupational Therapy (OT) Gym Horticulture allotment plot at Marsh Hill (learning through growing plants and flowers) Spacious fenced Playground with access to outdoor fitness equipment and seating On-site School Kitchen (cook-serve kitchen with dietary adjustments available) Library (timetabled reading sessions and a quiet space to read) Sports facilities including a large gym, multi-use pitch, outdoor gym, and playground Fully equipped Food Technology room Indoor Gym (space used for dance, yoga, table tennis, badminton, basketball, five-a-side football) Forest School areas (outdoor spaces with bird hide, polytunnel and orchard; access to school allotment) Music Suite with range of instruments and computers; pupils choosing music as an option receive a home instrument School minibuses (four minibuses for off-site learning)

Curriculum Highlights

Three pathways of learning: Pioneers, Discoverers and Explorers, with pathway-adapted curricula across KS3–KS5 Reading programme including daily phonics with the Little Wandle scheme and a sight-reading programme called All by Myself; regular reading assessments (Salford) and phonics assessments (P3–P4) National Curriculum-based Subject learning across three pathways; ASDAN challenges for Explorers; off-site vocational options and progression towards further education, employment or supported living Key Stage 3 transitions with primary school transition visits and home visits before joining Oscott Manor Key Stage 4 offers a wide range of accreditation routes (GCSEs, BTEC, Functional Skills, Entry Level) with option blocks and off-site opportunities Specialist support including Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology and Pastoral Team Three pathways with a variety of subject coverage and assessment methods, including ASDAN and national qualification routes Sixth Form provision with core subjects (English, Maths, ICT, Employability, Preparing for Adulthood) and options rotated across Blocks A–D, including off-site vocational options Zones of Regulation and other emotional regulation strategies integrated into daily life and learning Long-term and medium-term planning with transparent sharing of plans on the school website

Admissions Criteria

A community special school for pupils aged 11-19 with autism as the primary diagnosis and an Education, Health and Care plan. Referrals for school places should come through Birmingham SENAR.

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