Avalon School

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

Street, BA160PS Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 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
22 May 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
Brooks Road
Street, BA160PS
Phone
7904757483
Website
avalonschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123945
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Brooks Road, Street, BA16 0PS
Website
https://www.avalonschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
60 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
65
Free School Meals
44.2% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
65 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Facilities

warm water pool cafe purpose-built sports facilities sensory room soft-play therapy spaces

Curriculum Highlights

White Rose framework for exploratory and investigative learners White Rose SOL and small steps units, ASDAN and AQA accreditations and NCFE qualifications at KS4 and Post 16 White Rose Maths used to deliver mathematical concepts with mastery Calculations policy with progression from concrete to abstract Sounds-Write phonics approach (pre-phonics) with Phase 1 Twinkl resources Daily DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) sessions and Reading policy implementation PSHE and Citizenship taught through the JIGSAW framework and ELIM Active Bytes online safety framework Online safety integrated across computing and curriculum; regular online safety assemblies and instruction Literature and Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) program and related reading/writing development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Avalon School is a secondary special school for young people in Years 11-14 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). All students have complex learning needs and require a specialist setting. Somerset Council commissions places within each of our schools; if the agreed places are filled and others seek places, places may be allocated in negotiation with the county council at a casework panel, and there may be deferral until capacity allows.

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