The Rise Free School

A good free schools special school in Hounslow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Rise Free School.

Feltham, TW137EF 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
9 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Browells Lane
Feltham, TW137EF

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140360
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
Browells Lane, Feltham, TW13 7EF
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
142 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
138
Free School Meals
49.0% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (138 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
35.8%
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
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
138 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be Kind Be Proud Be Resilient

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Karen Oliver describes The Rise School as focusing on both social skills and academic achievement; notes the inclusion of BTEC and GCSE qualifications, LOTC opportunities (e.g., swimming, skiing, sailing, Duke of Edinburgh), and a pupil council, with wellbeing and safety as core priorities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Robotics Music

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Fully equipped classrooms Outdoor playgrounds Well-being garden Sensory rooms Soft-play rooms Gym

Curriculum Highlights

GCSEs and BTEC qualifications offered Small class groups of 8-10 pupils Yoga and wellbeing sessions Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist on staff Learning Outside The Curriculum (LOTC): swimming, skiing, sailing, Duke of Edinburgh award; after-school clubs including robotics and music

SEND Provision

Full-time Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist on staff

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by local authorities; The Rise School can support pupils aged four to 19; capacity of 147 (105 pupils in the Primary and Secondary site in Feltham and 42 at the Sixth Form site in Isleworth); admissions follow the school's process including initial observation in core subject lessons, three days of teaching alongside the current cohort, and a formal offer if the school feels it can meet the pupil’s needs.

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