Wightwick Hall School

A good academy special converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wightwick Hall School.

Wolverhampton, WV68DA Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 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
12 December 2012
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
Tinacre Hill
Compton
Wolverhampton, WV68DA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144209
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Tinacre Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, WV6 8DA
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENDEAVOUR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
180 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
139
Free School Meals
43.9% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (139 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
80.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
139 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful and Resilient"

Ready Respectful Resilient

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors to a warm, ambitious and inclusive school for students with SEND, emphasising a highly personalised curriculum that combines academic learning, vocational pathways and life skills, a strong focus on Wellbeing, outdoor education, residential experiences and enrichment, and the school ethos of Ready, Respectful and Resilient with strong family and external agency partnerships and student voice through a student council.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Barista training Arts Sports Community projects

Facilities

Well resourced classrooms and learning spaces (adapted to provide a first class educational experience)

Curriculum Highlights

Pathways model with four pathways: Discoverers, Navigators, Pathfinders, and Pioneers Personalised and adapted learning guided by EHCP and IEP targets; emphasis on independence, life skills and practical knowledge

Admissions Criteria

All students require an EHCP to be considered for a place at Wightwick Hall School. Consultations are sent via the SEND team. Please contact us for further information.

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