Stony Dean School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 5 November 2014
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Orchard End Avenue

Pineapple Road

Amersham, HP79JW
Phone: 1494762007
Website: stonydean.bucks.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 110579
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, HP7 9JW
Website: www.stonydean.bucks.sch.uk
Age range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
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: 213
Free School Meals: 38.3% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (213 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 30.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 14 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 27; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 213 pupils; 11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Communication Independence Employability Speech and language therapy Personalised Learning Working to Inspire

Head Teacher's Message

Stony Dean is a specialist school where every young person is valued as an individual, with three core priorities guiding all: effective communication and interaction, independence, and employability. All students have an EHCP and applications are made through Buckinghamshire Council SEN team; the school emphasizes partnering with families and professionals to support each pupil’s development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

ICT Club Music and Drama Club Dr Who Boxing (after school)

Facilities

Kitchen Sports Hall MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) Therapy room Sensory based activity room Hub (Pastoral care centre) Acoustic damped classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Core areas of learning: Communication and Interaction; Independence; Employability Follows the National Curriculum differentiated to meet needs; English, Maths, Science, ICT, Learning for Life (PSHCE), Humanities, Art, D&T (Resistant Materials) and D&T Food technology, RE, PE, Work Related Learning and a Social Communication Programme delivered in therapy group Offers English/Maths at Entry Level to Level 2 and some foundation subjects; six lesson day with some ability streaming In the 6th form we offer a vocational curriculum including travel training, work experience placements, courses studied with local special schools, and a transition course; Speech and Language Therapy supports work placements

Admissions Criteria

All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school notes that it is not suitable for children and young people whose primary need is social, emotional and mental health, or those who present an ongoing risk to others.