Fort Royal

A good community special school school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fort Royal.

Worcester, WR51DR Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 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
30 January 2013
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
Wyld's Lane
Worcester, WR51DR
Phone
1905355525
Website
fortroyal.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131534
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Wyld's Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DR
Website
http://www.fortroyal.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
200 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
243
Free School Meals
34.6% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
95.9% (233 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.8%
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
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
243 pupils
2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Play • Learn • Laugh • Succeed"

Developing our pupils' ability to socially relate, appreciate and to work with others for lifelong learning and living. Developing learning, critical thinking and life skills in a range of contexts and into pupil's long term memory so they are transferable across the curriculum, to their next phase of education and into their daily lives. Developing Communication & Interaction skills: to be competent communicators through whichever method best suits them. Achievement, Confidence and Independence: Providing and encouraging all pupils with the opportunity to safely develop to their full potential in terms of being as ready as they can be for the next phase of their education.

Head Teacher's Message

Ed Francis (Headteacher)

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Specialist sensory areas Extensive outdoor learning environments both within the school grounds and attached to individual classes

Curriculum Highlights

The school is organised into Early Years, Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2. Each phase has a distinctive curriculum and ethos which allows for progression through the school. In all, there are 25 classes with teaching teams consisting of a teacher, a lead teaching assistant and at least 2 other teaching assistants. Staff to pupil ratio allows small group and individual work as required.

Admissions Criteria

All pupils who attend Fort Royal have an Education and Health Care Plan. As a County Council School, Fort Royal admissions follow Worcestershire County Council policy; all admissions come via the County.

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