Chellow Heights Special School

A good community special school school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chellow Heights Special School.

Bradford, BD96AL 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
13 June 2023
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
Thorn Lane
Bingley Road
Bradford, BD96AL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135228
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, BD9 6AL
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
267 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
254
Free School Meals
44.9% (114 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (254 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
45.3%
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
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
254 pupils
2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoy, achieve, excel, excite, one vision, one community, new heights"

Inclusive challenging holistic patience tolerance innovation confidentiality dignity

Head Teacher's Message

On behalf of Chellow Heights, welcome to our two-site special school. We are proud of our community, pupils and their successes. Our Ofsted inspection (June 2023) rated us GOOD in all areas. Our mission is to provide a personalised, challenging, and supportive education, helping pupils to learn and achieve their potential within a safe, nurturing environment.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool (West Site) Multi-sensory rooms (both sites) Soft play area/Jungle gym Food technology rooms Engine rooms for sensory processing Rebound therapy room (West Site) Music therapy room (West Site) Outdoor Forest School area (South Site) Outdoor classroom (South Site) Poly tunnels Allotment area Outdoor spaces Outdoor swimming sessions (Saturday)

Curriculum Highlights

Holistic, highly personalised curriculum Topic-based curriculum with two-year cycles Early Years Foundation Stage pathway Pathways: Red Pathway, Blue Pathway, Green Pathway 1-1 and small group teaching with therapist involvement where appropriate Topic Cycle 1 LTP, Topic Cycle 2 LTP

Admissions Criteria

Chellow Heights is a primary school for pupils with special educational needs (ages 2–11). Admissions are controlled by the Local Authority (LA). Most pupils placed have a cognition and learning need and may also have additional sensory, physical, medical or social and emotional/mental health needs, or autism. All admissions go through the LA SEND Admissions process; the LA SEND Placement Panel considers each case. The school is oversubscribed; direct placing requests from parents are not accepted. If named in an EHCP/Statement, the school will begin admissions paperwork in coordination with families and the nursing team.

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