Rosebank School

A good community special school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rosebank School.

Northwich, CW84QP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 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
1 March 2017
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Townfield Lane
Barnton
Northwich, CW84QP

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111513
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4QP
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
49 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
52
Free School Meals
38.5% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (52 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
52 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Listen Respond Learn"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Adam Westwater describes Rosebank as a 49-place local authority special primary school based in Barnton, Cheshire West and Chester, for Autistic Spectrum Condition children with social and communication difficulties, aged 4-11. The school provides daily SALT, ELSA, and Zones of Regulation; PBS is core to supporting all children's needs. Ofsted (October 2022) rated Good.

Facilities

Splash Room (sandpit and large shallow pool) External swimming sessions at Broomfields Leisure Centre (Key Stage 2)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Maps for each Phase (PDFs): EYFS-Phase-1-Cirriculum.287357388 (pdf) Rosebank-Curriculum-and-Progression-Maps.287357388 (pdf)

SEND Provision

Children have daily access to Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA), and 'Zones of Regulation' to support understanding emotions. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is core to supporting all children's needs and to support emotional well-being.

Admissions Criteria

Rosebank School follows Cheshire West and Chester Council's admissions procedures for children with special educational needs. Children who are under consideration for admission are discussed by the Area Admissions Panel and a place at Rosebank School may be recommended. Admissions are generally in September but can occur at any time throughout the year, if there is a vacancy.

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