Archdale 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: 1 July 2014
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: Archdale Road

Sheffield, S21PL
Phone: 1142726165
Website: archdale.sheffield.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 107177
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PL
Website: https://www.archdale.sheffield.sch.uk/
Age range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 95
Free School Meals: 54.8% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (95 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 86.0%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 48.8%; 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: 11; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 95 pupils; 3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Throughout the year we ensure that a range of activities and celebrations reflect different faiths and beliefs. Our RE and PSHE teaching also encompasses a wide range of faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Catherine Shipton, who has extensive SEND experience, emphasises commitment to inclusive education, staff development and partnership with families.

Facilities

Ceiling Track Hoist systems Lifts Wheelchair access Hydrotherapy pool Sensory room Soft play room Rebound therapy NHS professionals on site (Speech and Language Therapists, Dentists, Occupational Therapists)

Curriculum Highlights

Three curriculum pathways: EYFS Purple; KS1/KS2 Yellow, Orange and Red Curriculum emphasizes communication, independence and life skills Learning is multi-sensory, play-based and contextualised Use of PECs, Objects of Reference, Core Vocabulary, AAC and TEACCH

SEND Provision

A multi-sensory, holistic SEND provision with EHCP targets, three curriculum pathways (EYFS Purple; KS1/KS2 Yellow/Orange/Red), on-site MAST team and NHS professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists; use of PECs, Objects of Reference, CoreVocabulary and TEACCH.

Admissions Criteria

Archdale caters for children aged 3–11 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, complex medical needs and autism; all pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan and placements are arranged via Sheffield City Council's SEN process.