Foxfield School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 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: 31 October 2012
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: New Hey Road

Woodchurch, CH495LF
Phone: 1516418810
Website: foxfieldschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 105131
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: New Hey Road, Woodchurch, CH49 5LF
Website: https://www.foxfieldschool.co.uk/
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 211 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: 195
Free School Meals: 52.1% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (195 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.3%; Good
Persistent Absence: 29.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 11 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 22; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 195 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life skills, Enjoyment, Achievement, Respect, New experiences"

Life skills Enjoyment Achievement Respect New experiences

Extracurriculars

Clubs

dance forest schools football sports swimming art and craft gaming/ICT gardening

Sports

football swimming

Facilities

New specialist school building (2015) Wellbeing Hub Disabled toilets Changing facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Bespecced curriculum with Pathways (11-16) and a pre-formal pathway for pupils with PMLD Thematic curriculum spanning 5 years Focus on personal and social development, self-help, independence and life skills 16-19 curriculum emphasising preparation for adulthood, core skills, vocational education and progression towards adulthood Inclusion in activities inside/outside the classroom and residential trips Assessment via Evidence for Learning, MAPP and PLGs aligned to EHCPs

SEND Provision

Foxfield School is a designated school for pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties; all pupils have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are controlled by Wirral Local Authority under SEND policies and procedures, with consideration of the 2014 Code of Practice and the 2010 Equality Act; Foxfield welcomes applications from Wirral families with children who have complex learning difficulties and typically have an EHCP.