Kingfisher Special School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kingfisher Special School.

Oldham, OL99QR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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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 December 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Foxdenton Lane
Chadderton
Oldham, OL99QR
Phone
1615530310
Website
kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143304
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
Website
www.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
202 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
45.7% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.5% (209 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
210 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Integrity & Respect Roots and Wings Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Facilities

Soft Play Room MILE Room

Curriculum Highlights

Letters and Sounds phonics program (phonics foundation) See and Learn Programme (where appropriate) Charanga music scheme Signalong as part of Total Communication Approach Move and Mark (Developmental Movement Play / JABADAO) Nature Explore / Forest Activity (Forest Activity leading into Nature Explore)

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