Woolston Brook 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: 9 January 2019
Previous grade: Good
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: Green Lane

Padgate

Warrington, WA14JL
Phone: 1925818549
Website: woolstonbrookschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 111501
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Green Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 4JL
Website: http://www.woolstonbrookschool.co.uk
Age range: 7-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 80 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: 66
Free School Meals: 75.8% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (66 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 64.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 71.0%; 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: 66 pupils; 7-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Relationships Responsibility Respect

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Cath Fowler, describes Woolston Brook as a small, specialist school for pupils aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. She emphasizes caring relationships, inclusivity, and that relationships are central to successful outcomes, with a focus on fostering responsibility and respect. She notes she will be available at the school entrance before/after school and provides contact details, and mentions the website is under development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Team

Sports

Football Rugby Badminton

Curriculum Highlights

Memory Box project I am Warrior! project Darwin's Delights Gods and Mortals Alchemy Island Blood Heart

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes