St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa

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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: 7 February 2024
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: Church Street

Boston Spa

Wetherby, LS236DF
Phone: 1937842144
Website: stjohns.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 108120
Type: Non-maintained special school
Phase: Special
Address: Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6DF
Website: www.stjohns.org.uk
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 90 pupils
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 75
Free School Meals: 23.7% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (75 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.1%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 33.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 2 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 4; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 75 pupils; 3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Compassion Integrity Service to others

rooted in Catholic principles and trauma-informed practice.

Head Teacher's Message

Kevin Harrington, Headteacher, highlights St John’s 150-year heritage, inclusive Catholic ethos, trauma-informed safeguarding, and a commitment to developing confident, compassionate, and independent young people with SEND.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chicken Club Art Club Dungeons and Dragons Lego Club Dance Club Gaming Club Badminton Club Arts and Crafts Club Sewing Club

Facilities

bedrooms lounges kitchens games rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Formal Pathway: National Curriculum programs with GCSEs, Diplomas, and A Levels Semi Formal Pathway: blends National Curriculum with ASDAN / entry-level qualifications Personalised Pathway: for learners at earlier developmental levels focusing on independent living and language development with enrichment activities Sixth Form Pathway: school-based sixth form with links to Askham Bryan College and York College Curriculum organized by Key Stages with long-term plans, cultural capital and global citizenship embedded

SEND Provision

All pupils have an EHCP; in-house therapeutic team including a school nurse, an audiologist, and speech and language therapists; staff trained in mental health first aid and Thrive approach; wellbeing is central to daily routines.

Admissions Criteria

Pupils are funded by local authorities and placed by local authorities; all pupils have an EHCP; an assessment is conducted to determine whether St John’s can meet their needs; a Parental Support Manager guides admissions; Prospective Parents and Families Open Day is held each October.