John F Kennedy Special School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 3 May 2017
Previous grade: Good
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: Pitchford Street

Stratford

London, E154RZ
Phone: 2085348544
Website: jfkspecialschool.lihtrust.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 141255
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RZ
Website: https://www.jfkspecialschool.lihtrust.uk/
Age range: 4-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 184 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: 181
Free School Meals: 55.5% (100 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 98.3% (178 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 84.2%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 48.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 11; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 181 pupils; 4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enhancing life through learning"

Enabling Success Acting with Integrity A Nurturing Community Encouraging Innovation

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome to JFK Special School from Jim Robinson, Head Teacher.

Facilities

sensory rooms soft play rooms large classrooms with tracking hoists outdoor spaces with equipment for independence (outdoor learning areas) food technology classroom trampoline for rebound therapy hydrotherapy pool sunken trampolines (North Woolwich site) large swing areas (North Woolwich site) spinning play equipment (North Woolwich site) outdoor gym (Beckton/Stratford context) therapy rooms (Stratford/North Woolwich context) common room for lunch/socialising (Plaistow outside area)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum modified to meet the needs of all pupils Separate, tailored curriculum for students with ASD and complex needs All teaching is person-centred, stimulating and enjoyable