Chorley Astley Park School

A outstanding community special school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chorley Astley Park School.

Chorley, PR71JZ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-16 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

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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
30 January 2019
Previous grade
Good
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
Harrington Road
Chorley, PR71JZ
Phone
1257262227
Website
astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119877
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Harrington Road, Chorley, PR7 1JZ
Website
www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
176 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
169
Free School Meals
27.8% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (169 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.4%
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
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
169 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

To encourage confident and successful learners through a caring, stimulating and challenging environment To work together in collaborative partnerships with families, Governors, outside agencies, and our local community To value pupil voice to enable all pupils to confidently share their opinions and feelings To provide a welcoming, safe, and happy environment To respect and embrace diversity of our community, country and world

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Welsh welcomes visitors, expressing privilege to lead a special school and inviting visits with a warm welcome.

Admissions Criteria

The majority of admissions take place in September but they may be made at any time during the year. Places are offered subject to agreement of the Local Authority Admissions Panel; availability and suitability; and only if parents/carers feel they can support the guidelines and ethos.

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