Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

A good academy special converter school in Kensington and Chelsea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy.

Swanley, BR88DR Ofsted: Good Age 8-19 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 November 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
Beechenlea Lane
Swanley, BR88DR

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141957
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, BR8 8DR
Age range
8-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PARKWOOD HALL CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
120 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
124
Free School Meals
41.6% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (124 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
124 pupils
8-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Growth through Personal and Social Development Self-Help Self-responsibility Democracy Equality Equity Solidarity Openness Honesty Social Responsibility Caring for others Co-operative Creative Independent Optimistic Nurturing Learner Focused Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Simon Collins welcomes visitors to Parkwood Hall, a specialist day school for 8-19 year olds with moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism, featuring a large site with Forest School, a co‑operative ethos, and a bespoke curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Boccia Football Rowing Table Cricket Squash

Facilities

Outdoor areas attached to classrooms Tennis courts Large playing field Two Forest School areas 78 acres of grounds Woodland/outdoor learning spaces Impressive Victorian building

Curriculum Highlights

Four Learning Pathways (LP1-LP4) Pathway-specific curricula for LP1-LP4 Read Write Inc (RWI) Accelerated Reader (AR) Maths4Life White Rose Maths Kapow Primary GetSet4PE Equals curriculum Autism Education Trust (AET) framework Evidence for Learning (EFL) Pearson Functional Skills ASDAN Arts Award Evidence for Learning (EFL) for assessment and progress Three cycles per academic year

Wraparound Care

Residential provision for pupils on site (Parkwood Hall is described as a residential and day school).

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