Westhaven 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

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged

Overall effectiveness: Not Judged
Last inspected: 3 December 2024
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
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: Ellesmere Road

Uphill

Weston-Super-Mare, BS234UT
Phone: 1934632171
Website: westhavenschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 109406
Type: Foundation special school
Phase: Special
Address: Ellesmere Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4UT
Website: www.westhavenschool.org.uk
Age range: 4-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: W W Trust
Capacity: 165 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: 181
Free School Meals: 42.9% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (181 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.3%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 27.7%; 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: 12; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 181 pupils; 4-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Valued – Inspired – Prepared"

Safely independent Confident communicators Respectful citizens Resilient learners Inquisitive thinkers

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Jamie Peacock. Westhaven School is a specialist school for learners who experience barriers to learning. It operates a learner-centred approach, aims to provide an aspirational education beyond the National Curriculum, supports learners to build friendships and self-esteem, and works with external professionals to meet needs. The Westhaven Way guides school ethos and behavior.

Facilities

Dedicated science laboratory Design & Technology workshop Food Technology kitchen Art workshop Life skills room Sensory rooms Mini libraries within classrooms Glasshouse for the 'We Grow' enterprise Three playgrounds Two forest school areas Reception hut Pond area

Curriculum Highlights

The Reading Spine Curriculum maps for Art, Citizenship, Computing, Design & Technology, Duke of Edinburgh, English, Food and Nutrition, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, PSHE and Science Westhaven School curriculum overview