Hall 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

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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: 5 November 2014
Previous grade: Good
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: St Faith's Road

Old Catton

Norwich, NR67AD
Phone: 1603466467
Website: hallschoolnorfolk.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 121257
Type: Foundation special school
Phase: Special
Address: St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7AD
Website: www.hallschoolnorfolk.co.uk
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: Trust Norfolk-SEN
Capacity: 90 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 92
Free School Meals: 43.2% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (92 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.6%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 35.1%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 2 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 5; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 92 pupils; 3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Helping and Achieving, Learning for Life"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Rachel Ridgeway welcomes visitors; notes Hall School serves pupils with significant and complex needs, cites Ofsted findings (April 2024) that the school is good and pupils are safe and achieving; mentions specialist status in Communication and Interaction and the school’s focus on teaching pupils to communicate using signing and symbols.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Signing Choir Pamper Club Sensory Drama Club

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Immersive classroom Safe outdoor space with changing facilities and toilets On-site Fitness Zone/outdoor activity area Rebound Therapy area in the school hall Canopy outside the primary classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Multi-tiered curriculum with Pre-Formal, Semi-Formal and Formal Pathways, and a Post-16 life-skills based ASDAN curriculum. Total Communication approach to learning, with signing and symbols, and use of PECS and intensive interaction. A multidisciplinary team (Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Health professionals and Social Care) supporting learning; regular timetable reviews to meet individual needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions selection is based primarily on pupil need, balanced against the need to maintain stable curriculum provision within schools; visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the Office.