Greenfields Specialist School for Communication

A good academy special converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Greenfields Specialist School for Communication.

Northampton, NN38XS Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 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
6 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Prentice Court
Lings Way
Northampton, NN38XS
Phone
1604741960
Website
gsscacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141726
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Prentice Court, Lings Way, Northampton, NN3 8XS
Website
www.gsscacademy.org
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GSSC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
90 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
100
Free School Meals
47.3% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (100 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.8%
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
100 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let Our World Be Your World"

Integrity Fidelity Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Tracy Phillips inviting visits and outlining the school’s aims and commitment to providing a caring, safe and supportive learning environment for pupils and families.

Facilities

Purpose-built PFI school On-site catering provided by AMEY

Curriculum Highlights

RIDE Curriculum designed to provide an accessible learning experience across Key Stages 3-5 with the concepts of Engagement and the three-layer structure: Explorers and Detectives (Aspire), Investigators (Inspire), Mind the Gap/Researchers/Theorists (Acquire) EARWIG Assessment Software Package used to track pupil engagement and outcomes across the curriculum Specialist provision (Sensory Circuits and Conductive Education) to support readiness to learn Accreditation pathways at Key Stage 4 and 5 including OCR Life and Living Skills (Entry Levels 1-3), OCR Entry Level Science, OCR Entry Level Maths, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, Arts Award Discover and Explore, Arts Award Silver, and AQA Unit Awards

SEND Provision

Specialist provision (Sensory Circuits and Conductive Education) are in place to ensure that pupils are always ready to learn.

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