Calthorpe Academy

A good academy special converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Calthorpe Academy.

Birmingham, B120TP Ofsted: Good Age 2-19 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
28 November 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Darwin Street
Highgate
Birmingham, B120TP
Phone
1217734637
Website
calthorpe.thrive.ac

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141252
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0TP
Website
http://www.calthorpe.thrive.ac
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
432
Free School Meals
62.8% (271 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (432 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
42.2%
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
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
432 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Skills for the life we want"

To challenge and inspire learners to gain the highest standards in a vibrant, well-resourced and personalised learning environment To encourage learners to develop lively enquiring minds, enjoy learning and develop independence skills. To develop learners' communication skills and give them a voice to achieve their highest aspirations. To ensure that self-evaluation is an ingrained aspect of practice for all staff and learners. To encourage and prepare learners and staff to have healthy bodies and minds. To deliver a rich curriculum promoting social and moral values to support our learners to become exceptional citizens of our community. To work in a collaborative partnership with local, national and international organisations (such as business, industry and educational institutions), to share our resources and expertise and to learn from them To ensure the SEND Legislation is truly in action: placing parents, families, children and young people at the heart of their decision-making.

Head Teacher's Message

I am pleased to welcome you to Calthorpe Academy, a 2-19 special needs school in the centre of Birmingham. The Senior Leadership team are determined to provide the best possible education to our learners regardless of their needs, background, beliefs or age to enable them to develop the ‘skills they need for the life they want’.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum ambition is to enable learners to have the skills to live the life they want. Curriculum provision is broad, balanced, relevant and reflective of cultural diversity. Plans are sequential with repetition to embed knowledge and skills. Progression and continuity of learning are tailored to individual needs as set out in EHCPs. Life skills are incorporated to transfer learning to real-life contexts. Regular formative and summative assessment records learner progress.

SEND Provision

Calthorpe Academy accepts pupils with a wide range of SEN including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Sensory Impairment and Autistic Spectrum Condition.

Admissions Criteria

All pupils admitted to the Academies will have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) already in place. The Academy accepts pupils with a wide range of SEN, which includes Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Sensory Impairment and Autistic Spectrum Condition.

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