Gilbrook School

A outstanding community special school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gilbrook School.

, CH498HE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 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 March 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
Glebe Hey Road
Woodchurch
, CH498HE

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105134
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, CH49 8HE
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
60 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
59
Free School Meals
83.1% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading Score:
113.0 (+7.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
59 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we can achieve"

Nurturing Positive Understanding Aspirational Relationships

Gilbrook is a non-denominational primary school.

Head Teacher's Message

I am the Headteacher Kirsten Brown. Gilbrook is a maintained special primary school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, and we provide a nurturing and caring environment to ensure the best possible outcomes. Our core ethos is “together we can achieve” and we emphasise a cohesive approach involving families and other agencies.

Facilities

7 classrooms sensory rooms computer suite library hall used for PE and as a dining room large playground with climbing frame, aero tilt and swings farm area with pigs Dennis & Dinky, sheep, goats, pigmy goats, ducks, chickens and an area for small petting animals

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Design and Technology English History and Geography ICT Maths Modern Foreign Languages P.S.H.E. RE Physical Education Science Music Interventions Outdoor Curriculum Preparation for Adulthood Home learning

Admissions Criteria

Gilbrook School is a primary special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school has 60 places and admits children aged 5–11. Admissions are planned to ensure a successful integration and are normally after the issue of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or assessment; admissions are made in consultation with the Local Authority and Headteacher.

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