Garston Manor School

A good community special school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Garston Manor School.

Watford, WD257HR Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 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
6 December 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Horseshoe Lane
Garston
Watford, WD257HR

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117667
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HR
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
150 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
151
Free School Meals
40.4% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (151 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
151 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Each individual has a right to a carefully tailored personalised learning experience No individual should be left behind on our shared journey Each individual should be given every opportunity to be happy, to achieve, to develop their independence, to learn and to make choices Every individual has the right to be safe, happy, supported, learning and enjoying.

Our students will be supported to grow into young people who respect the beliefs, cultures, backgrounds and religions of all sectors of society.

Head Teacher's Message

Our school is a good school where all visitors comment on the evidently happy students and staff, the lovely building and the calm, open and very welcoming atmosphere. We offer creative, exciting and relevant learning opportunities to all members of the school community, particularly our students, who are aged between 11 and 16 and who have a very wide range of difficulties and needs, from mild or moderate through to severe and complex, with an increasing co-morbidity of needs, especially related to complex medical needs.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Early Bird Breakfast club ICT/credits club Games club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The school day includes Before school (Early Bird) 8:00–8:50 and Breakfast club 8:50–9:05; After School Clubs finish at 4:20pm.

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