Moorbrook School

A good community special school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moorbrook School.

Preston, PR23DB 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
23 May 2018
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
Ainslie Road
Fulwood
Preston, PR23DB
Phone
1772774752
Website
moorbrook.lancsngfl.ac.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119866
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3DB
Website
www.moorbrook.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
52 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
57
Free School Meals
86.0% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (57 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
57.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
78.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
57 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"RESPECT and ACHIEVE"

Everyone feels safe and happy to be part of a welcoming school community, which values and respects their individuality and their unique contributions. A committed, stable and effective team of staff who understand their roles and who are supported through relevant professional development to fulfil the high expectations being placed upon them. Pupils are keen to attend every day, because of the opportunities and high quality support and their reception. A rich and varied curriculum, shaped in consultation with pupils is provided, through excellence in teaching and learning within which pupils are supported to achieve their full potential. By nurturing their talents, Setting appropriate learning challenges and removing the barriers to progress resulting from their wide ranging special educational needs. Pupils are taught the skills they will need to manage themselves, their emotions and their relationships with others so that the school becomes a springboard to the wider world beyond school, where pupils are proud of their achievements, confident to take their place and have the skills they need to succeed in their adult lives.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Moorbrook School, we are a specialist provision for pupils aged 11 – 16 with social emotional and mental health needs. Pupils benefit from a well-balanced and personalised education delivered by an experienced and passionate team. There is a broad and engaging curriculum with purpose-built facilities, including a dedicated computer suite and outdoor learning space. The school motto is “Respect and Achieve.” The Headteacher invites visits and contact via the school office or on 01772 774752.

Facilities

Purpose-built classrooms for Science, Food Technology, Art and Design Technology Dedicated computer suite Outdoor learning area Quiet spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Music curriculum developed with Lancashire Music Hub Peripatetic teacher Mr Moss delivers lessons every Wednesday and Friday afternoon Musician performances showcased in News section

SEND Provision

Moorbrook's Moorbrook Individualised Provision (MIP) provides Alternative Provision and Outreach with a bespoke timetable aligned with the National Curriculum in England while addressing the individual educational, social, and emotional needs of each pupil. It includes 1:1 Tutoring, Moorbrook Staff Visits, Home Visits, Social Skills Development, and aims to prepare pupils for Post-16 Education and Adulthood. Partners include 4 Tech Motor Vehicle, Bike Mech (Motorbike maintenance), Creativity Works Preston (CWP); 1:1 Tuition Provider Partners include New Beginnings Education.pptx; Preparation for Post-16 and Adult life is tracked through exams and outcomes.

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