Church Lawton School

A good free schools special school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Church Lawton School.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST73EL 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
16 November 2022
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
Cherry Tree Avenue
Church Lawton
Stoke-On-Trent, ST73EL
Phone
1270877601
Website
churchlawtonschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141559
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL
Website
https://www.churchlawtonschool.org.uk/
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIBERTY ACADEMY TRUST LTD.
Capacity
78 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
75
Free School Meals
22.2% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (75 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
2 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
5
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
75 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Church Lawton School opened in 2015 as a free school for autistic children, offering a complete education from age 4 to 19 with small classes, highly trained staff, and an individualised programme designed to help each child enjoy school and grow in confidence.

Facilities

a purpose built science lab dedicated food technology room outside areas

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious, rounded education for every child Personalised curriculum and timetable Full National Curriculum throughout the school starting from the Early Years Foundation Stage PSHE and British values are an important part of the curriculum Phonics using Read, Write Inc Music program and Music Development Plan Post-16 learning with strong links to local colleges and employers Small group teaching and individual support due to high staffing levels Support from education psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists Many older students take qualifications such as AQA Unit Awards, ASDAN, ELC, GCSEs, BTECs and AS and A levels Learning beyond Church Lawton School (local visits and immersive experiences)

Admissions Criteria

Church Lawton School educates young people aged 4 to 19 with a diagnosis of autism who have been referred by their Local Authority; oversubscription criteria apply and places are prioritised according to the admissions criteria; open evenings are held for the 2025/2026 academic year; for more information see the Admissions process and contact the school.

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