High Close 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: 27 February 2018
Previous grade: Inadequate
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
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: Wiltshire Road

Wokingham, RG401TS
Phone: 1189785767
Website: highclose.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 110181
Type: Non-maintained special school
Phase: Special
Address: Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, RG40 1TS
Website: www.highclose.org.uk
Age range: 7-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 94 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: 85
Free School Meals: 48.2% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (85 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 83.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 43.1%; Missing 10%+ of school days

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: 85 pupils; 7-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Every person is different but equal Our hope for a better future for all children is the source of our inspiration. Barnardo's Basis and Values

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Wendy Gosling states that education should transform lives and create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.

Facilities

Acacia residential unit Rowan KS2 day provision in a separate building with outdoor play space on-site chickens with an extensive run adjacent to the building Raised beds for pupils to garden Calm sensory area

Curriculum Highlights

Trauma-informed but traditional school experience equivalent to mainstream with recognised qualifications at the end of KS4 Small classes with exceptional teaching staff, high levels of pastoral care and therapeutic support PAL (Preparation for Adulthood) curriculum units at KS4 including Independent Living, Numeracy and Money, Getting Around, Personal Safety, Preparation for the World of Work, Extremism, Persuasion and Influence Curriculum includes English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Art, Physical Education, PSHE, ACE, and Options

Wraparound Care

The residential units provide a wrap-around curriculum for young people which supports them in developing social and communication skills, independence skills, developing their confidence and self-esteem.

SEND Provision

The school operates residential and day provisions with a wrap-around curriculum, therapeutic support, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training for all staff.

Admissions Criteria

Referrals must be made through the Local Authority; pupil placements are funded by Local Authorities; potential pupils are invited to a number of taster days before a formal offer, followed by an admissions meeting and initial assessments in the first weeks.