Spring Brook Academy

A good academy special converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Spring Brook Academy.

Oldham, M350DQ Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 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
28 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Dean Street
Failsworth
Oldham, M350DQ
Phone
1618833431
Website
springbrookacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143472
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Dean Street, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0DQ
Website
www.springbrookacademy.org
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
78 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
111
Free School Meals
83.8% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (111 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
75.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
64.4%
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
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
111 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together, learning for all, learning for life"

a high quality alternative to mainstream provision in which children with Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties across the primary age range thrive aspirational outcomes for all our pupils a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at creating an educational experience that is focused upon young people a physical environment and teaching approaches that have been created in response to sensitivity to the particular needs of children with SEMH difficulties a wide range of opportunities to access external agencies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy to support individual needs an inclusive environment in which pupils feel safe, confident, are happy and make good progress academically, socially and in the development of their independence skills strong partnerships with the families of pupils and collaboration with a range of other agencies, creating a caring and friendly learning environment in which pupils make good progress a school which is socially viable, enabling pupils to make friendship choices from within their own peer groups support services to the families of our pupils a positive choice for parents and carers

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Mr Andrew Howard welcomes you; Spring Brook Academy is described as a good school with a mission 'Learning together, learning for all, learning for life' and a focus on helping pupils reach their potential.

Facilities

Two sites (Upper and Lower)

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum offer conforms to national government expectations, catering for a broad range of abilities and learning styles. A broad and balanced curriculum aimed at creating an educational experience that is focused upon young people.

SEND Provision

Oldham SEND Information and Support Service (SEND IASS) offers independent and confidential support and advice on education, health and social care provision; POINT also runs Oldham’s SEND IASS and Parent Forum.

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