Halcyon Way School

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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

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged

Overall effectiveness: Not Judged
Last inspected: 19 November 2024
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
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: Gordon Street

Chadderton

Oldham Ol9 9Qe,
Phone: 1615350011
Website: halcyonway.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 143762
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham Ol9 9QE
Website: https://www.halcyonway.co.uk/
Age range: 2-11
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity: 140 pupils
Setting: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 108
Free School Meals: 48.1% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (108 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 84.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 50.0%; 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: 108 pupils; 2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Opportunity Originality Trust Success

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Facilities

Integrated Care Centre (Oldham) MILE room Studio (learning and technology use) Outdoor learning spaces / woods (Being in Nature) and Sensory Garden

Curriculum Highlights

Total Communication Signalong Awe and Wonder Developmental Movement Play (JABADAO) Move and Mark Outdoor Learning Live Music Now Curriculum Enrichment Language and Cultural Days Getting Ready For Learning

Admissions Criteria

Halcyon Way is a free school for children aged 4-11 years that caters for children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including needs associated with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN). All children will have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or be undergoing an EHC needs assessment.

Financial Information

Free school (no tuition fees).