Granta School

A requires improvement community special school school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Granta School.

Cambridge, CB214NN Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-19 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

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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
24 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
Cambridge Road
Linton
Cambridge, CB214NN
Phone
1223896890
Website
granta.cambs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134937
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4NN
Website
www.granta.cambs.sch.uk
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
175
Free School Meals
45.9% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.4% (174 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
175 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Granta School. We are a community special school for ages 3–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans. We support a range of needs including moderate to profound learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Conditions. Our staff are caring and work closely with families to enable independence and life skills. Headteacher: Sarah Crouch.

Facilities

Forest School site adjoining Granta Swimming pool (Hydrotherapy provision) 2 lightrooms (accessible for visual impairments) Adventure room / soft play area Dedicated outdoor spaces 6th Form common room and dedicated outdoor area Granta Hive offsite provision next to Abington Woods (Second site)

Curriculum Highlights

Pathway-based pupil grouping from Key Stage 2 upwards rather than strict year-groupings Accreditation routes including ASDAN, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Functional Skills GCSEs are not offered for any pathways Forest School provision and dedicated outdoor learning Hydrotherapy and access to NHS therapy services (Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) integrated in school 6th Form pathways: Semi-Formal Pathway at Granta Hive; Formal Pathway at The Hive; emphasis on life skills, work experience and enterprise Specialist rooms and facilities (Adventure Room, 2 lightrooms) and on-site swimming pool

SEND Provision

The Hive is an offsite provision education base for our 16-19 year old, formal pathway students (Darwin class).

Admissions Criteria

Admission requires an EHCP that includes a learning disability; Granta is appropriate when special school education can best meet the pupil’s needs; there must be appropriate resources and funding for highly complex medical or behavioural needs; the pupil must want to attend Granta and the parents must agree with the school’s values and policies; a place must be available with sufficient space and human resources; the placement is generally the nearest appropriate option to the home.

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