Windlehurst School

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

Stockport, SK67HZ 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
1 March 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Windlehurst Road
Hawk Green
Stockport, SK67HZ
Phone
1614274788
Website
windlehurst.stockport.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131889
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Windlehurst Road, Hawk Green, Stockport, SK6 7HZ
Website
www.windlehurst.stockport.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
60 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
51
Free School Meals
74.5% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
59.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
78.8%
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
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
51 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect - Courage - Inspire - Achieve"

Respect Courage Inspire Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher states the school aims to build positive relationships with pupils, meet individual needs, help pupils achieve their potential, and provide a positive learning environment.

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculums Engage activities such as Forest School Engage activities such as Swimming Engage activities such as City in the Community Practical off-site learning leading to qualifications in a workplace environment

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Windlehurst School are made through Stockport Local Authority. Pupils would all usually have an Education, Health and Care Plan and are referred after recommendation by a panel of education professionals and officers of Stockport Education Authority.

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