Wyre Forest School

A good community special school school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wyre Forest School.

Kidderminster, DY116FA Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 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
10 December 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Habberley Road
Kidderminster, DY116FA
Phone
1562827785
Website
wfs.worcs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135791
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6FA
Website
https://www.wfs.worcs.sch.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
320 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
366
Free School Meals
42.8% (157 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
92.1% (337 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.9%
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
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
366 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Enthusiasm Resilience Honesty Teamwork Trust

Facilities

Soft play Dark room Sensory rooms Vocational hub Hydrotherapy pool Gym with rebound facilities

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is organised in Pathways that are responsive to each learner, with progression within pathways and the ability to move between Pathways for different curriculum areas. The curriculum uses Wyre Forest Progression Steps as a tool for next steps in learning, with evidence captured on Evidence for Learning and assessments recorded on SONAR to inform planning and whole-school development. There is a focus on Independent Living Skills and Life Skills (including travel training and functional Maths and English), supported by a high staff-to-pupil ratio and opportunities for outdoor learning.

SEND Provision

Wyre Forest School provides on-site nursing and medical support; Physiotherapy (including on-site Hydrotherapy), Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy; development of communication skills using Signalong, PECS, Eye Gaze, VOCAs and other specialist ICT; Independent Living Skills (including LIFT training to support independent travel); sensory programmes in multi-media rooms (soft play, light and dark rooms); classrooms equipped with hoists and bathroom management; progress monitored against EHCP targets with annual reviews; involvement of on-site NHS staff and access to external professionals; family support offered through the Supporting Families Team and safeguarding/online safety policies to ensure pupil welfare.

Admissions Criteria

Post-16 admissions are discussed as part of the annual Careers and Transition strategy from Year 9 onwards. Places in Sixth Form are considered on an individual basis and agreed by the pupil, parent, Wyre Forest School and the local authority. Many pathway 4 learners leave at the end of Year 11 to move into college or training, while others may continue their education at school before progressing to adulthood. For questions, contact Rebekah Thompson, Deputy Headteacher/Post-14 & Post-16 Pathway Leader.

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