Saxon Hill Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 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: 17 September 2013
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: Kings Hill Road

Lichfield, WS149DE
Phone: 1543414892
Website: saxonhillacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 142094
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, WS14 9DE
Website: http://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk
Age range: 2-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity: 125 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: 132
Free School Meals: 37.6% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (132 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 79.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 57.1%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 7; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 132 pupils; 2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Diversity Equality Inclusion

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Maggie Candlish welcomes families and states the mission to nurture each child to become LEADERS in their learning and life, with a dedicated team and joyful environment.

Facilities

Onsite medical facilities Physiotherapy Sensory and Communication support

Curriculum Highlights

Our 'Leaders Curriculum' is designed to prepare pupils for their future life. Saxon Hill creates a joyful learning environment that inspires a love for learning and broadens horizons by extending learning beyond the classroom. We use real-world examples and first-hand experience to develop curiosity and engagement, regardless of complexity of needs. We embed key learning, knowledge and understanding through careful revisiting and reinforcing, while increasing student independence.

SEND Provision

All pupils have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan), or attend on an assessment placement. Their plans will include the need for highly specialist provision for Physical disabilities and/or Complex Medical Needs, with associated learning or sensory needs. Working in partnership with the Health Trusts, the school provides onsite medical, physiotherapy, sensory and communication support.

Admissions Criteria

Saxon Hill Academy is an all-age (2-19) special school for children with complex medical needs and physical disabilities. Children placed at Saxon Hill will have an Educational Health and Care plan, or attend on an assessment placement. An annual Local Authority agreed Planned Places number is used; admissions are discussed with the school and Local Authority; oversubscription common; see contact details for admissions and transport services.