Peterhouse School

A requires improvement non-maintained special school school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Peterhouse School.

Southport, PR98PA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 5-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Preston New Road
Churchtown
Southport, PR98PA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133748
Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Special
Address
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8PA
Age range
5-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
80 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
66
Free School Meals
39.6% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.5% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
76.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
47.2%
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
4
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
66 pupils
5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Integrity Team First

Head Teacher's Message

Calvin Wallace, Headteacher, describes Peterhouse as a long-standing specialist autism school providing tailored support and a blended curriculum to prepare students for independent adult life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Badminton Dungeons & Dragons Lego

Sports

Badminton

Facilities

Forest School site at St Peter’s Church, Formby Meals freshly cooked on site by in-house catering team

Curriculum Highlights

Blended Offer

SEND Provision

The school’s offer includes on-site Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dyslexia support, Emotional Wellbeing support and Counselling.

Admissions Criteria

We welcome enquiries about placements from parents as well as Local Authorities.

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