Southgate School

A good community special school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Southgate School.

Huddersfield, HD58TG Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 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
11 March 2015
Previous grade
Good
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
Southfield Road
Almondbury
Huddersfield, HD58TG
Phone
1484504544
Website
southgateschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107801
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TG
Website
www.southgateschool.co.uk
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
164 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
171
Free School Meals
54.4% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (171 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.1%
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
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
171 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A personalised, aspirational and specialist offer for every pupil, every day."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Southgate School! An inclusive school where every pupil is valued. Pupils aged 4–16 with complex SEND and EHCPs; staff are dedicated and well-supported; safeguarding is a priority.

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