Penn Fields School

A good community special school school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Penn Fields School.

Wolverhampton, WV44NT Ofsted: Good Age 5-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boundary Way
Penn
Wolverhampton, WV44NT
Phone
1902558640
Website
pennfields.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104412
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Website
www.pennfields.com
Age range
5-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
190 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
56.3% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.4% (181 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
184 pupils
5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Trust & Safety Empowerment Cooperation Acceptance Connection Natural Outcomes

Head Teacher's Message

Co-Head Teachers welcome students and families; the curriculum is designed to prepare students for adulthood; the school aims to be a friendly, inclusive environment with high expectations, where every moment is a learning opportunity.

Facilities

exceptional facilities

Curriculum Highlights

STA International Learn to Swim Programme (Stanley First Steps, Goldfish, Octopus) for primary swimming Read Write Inc. Phonics (RWI) with daily phonics for lower school; continuation with interventions for older years Accelerated Reader programme with quizzes Reading mentor programme to support more able and younger readers Lending library and reading workshops for parents Off-site swimming for some Year 6 students to support distance swimming

Admissions Criteria

Penn Fields School admissions are not applied for directly. Places are recommended by the Local Authority during or following an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. The school is a 5-19 special school; all students attend full-time. Professionals or parents can refer for a local authority assessment. Visits to the school can be arranged, including pre-visit prior to EHCP naming.

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