Alderman Knight School

A outstanding community special school school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alderman Knight School.

Tewkesbury, GL208JJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-19 Mixed intake
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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
29 January 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ashchurch Road
Tewkesbury, GL208JJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115825
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JJ
Age range
7-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
220 pupils
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
233
Free School Meals
33.3% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (233 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
233 pupils
7-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"All are learning and achieving together"

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Religion and Worldviews education follows a Religion and Worldviews approach; inclusive, balanced, and respectful of all beliefs; parents may request withdrawal in writing; withdrawal will be supervised elsewhere; some learning linked to moral, social and cultural development may be missed.

Head Teacher's Message

Clare Steel is Head Teacher.

Facilities

specialist classrooms life-skills flat sensory room outdoor play equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Enriched and extended curriculum tailored to individual needs

SEND Provision

Details of SEND Local Offer, SEND Information Report, and SEND Policy; information about admission criteria and provision for pupils attending.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Alderman Knight School are coordinated by Gloucestershire County Council. All children require an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that highlights their individual areas of special needs and agreed outcomes, which support the setting of shorter-term targets within their individual education plans, to attend Alderman Knight School.

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