Victoria Education Centre

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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: 2 July 2019
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: 12 Lindsay Road

Branksome Park

Poole, BH136AS
Phone: 1202763697
Website: victoria.poole.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 113954
Type: Non-maintained special school
Phase: Special
Address: 12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6AS
Website: https://www.victoria.poole.sch.uk/
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 130 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 110
Free School Meals: 29.1% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (110 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 83.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 53.3%; 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: 110 pupils; 3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"LIFE"

Open Enabling Inclusive Courageous

Based on Christian principles; includes Christian celebrations and rites of passage; students visit local places of worship and learn about other faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Victoria School. The school emphasizes inclusivity, bespoke education and therapy, and LIFE intent—Love of Learning, Independence, Future, Enrichment—driven by a multi-disciplinary team and strong facilities including hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, woodland trail and VIBE radio.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Extra large classrooms with interactive displays and room for therapists to work alongside teachers in delivering a rounded education. Specially adapted therapy rooms allowing our multi-disciplinary team to deliver individual sessions when needed. Large modern Sports Hall with fitness room and soft play area. Purpose built swimming pool with specialist changing rooms. Outside sport facilities and accessible playgrounds. Dedicated horticultural facilities and woodland area. Sensory room with computer controlled environment programs. Drama and Dance studio, adapted Music Room, Radio Station and Media Suite. Large Food Technology room and art studio.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced curriculum accessible to all students with progression from EYFS to Post-16. Includes National Curriculum where appropriate with cross-curricular and enrichment opportunities. On-site therapy integrated with learning and Personal Learning Plans for every student. Small class groups with Senior Teaching Assistant and Education and Student Support Workers. Extensive enrichment, LEAP, educational visits, and annual productions. Multi-Sensory provision to maximise sensory development.

SEND Provision

On-site multi-disciplinary therapy provision integrated into the school day; on-site Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Nurse; individual assessments and named therapists for each student.