The Waterloo 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

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

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 4 May 2016
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
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: Warfield Avenue

Waterlooville, PO77JJ
Phone: 2392255956
Website: waterloo.hants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 116633
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 7JJ
Website: www.waterloo.hants.sch.uk
Age range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 74 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: 81
Free School Meals: 72.8% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (81 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 41.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 12; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 81 pupils; 5-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Supporting our school community to be confident in building trusting relationships within a nurturing environment so that we all succeed and grow"

To manage behaviour through a relational approach To see our pupils as developing, error prone and highly responsive to their environments To set boundaries to try to meet everyone's needs To recognise behaviour as communication, something to be listened to To only use consequences as a last resort and only within a process of rupture and repair To develop rules together and adapt these where necessary To see inappropriate behaviour as a sign either of an unmet need, difficulty coping or a lack of knowledge To include and seek to understand all pupils To seek solutions in what the behaviour is telling us about our pupils and their needs To review the Relational Policy's effectiveness with the school's wellbeing procedures The primary aim of our relational approach at Waterloo is to settle and soothe all our pupils so that they can access learning Key adults support regulation offer the tools to succeed in life and play a part in their community Pupils are equipped with the tools and knowledge to be safe online Opportunities to experience the joy of play and being a child Thrive in education and achieve their full potential Recognise, label and validate emotions through a caring, protected right environment Celebrate individuality and all that makes are community unique Promote physical and mental well-being by nurturing happy and healthy individuals Cultivate a sense of belonging and acceptance in a safe environment Build trusting relationships within our community and beyond whilst keeping safe Empower our community to be positive role models Encourage curiosity in the wider world

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the school leadership: inviting families to engage with a school regarded as a very special place for children to learn and noting the partnership with parents in the child’s development and growth, including the shoeless learning approach.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Girls Club

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and varied curriculum Curriculum enrichment activities

SEND Provision

The Waterloo School provides a School Social Worker (currently on maternity leave), Speech and Language Therapist (via Hampshire SEND), Art Therapy (Art Psychotherapy), and access to counsellor-like resources and external supports (e.g., CAMHS information and Helplines) to support children and families, including home/school liaison and parent groups.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions are managed through Hampshire County Council Special Education Needs department in Winchester. All the pupils at Waterloo have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP).