Southview School

A outstanding academy special sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Southview School.

Witham, CM82TA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-19 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

How we weight each phase

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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
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Conrad Road
Witham, CM82TA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144956
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Special
Address
Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2TA
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Capacity
108 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
84
Free School Meals
41.4% (35 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
92.9% (78 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
79.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
65.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
2 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
5
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
84 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Excellence, Friendship"

Respect Excellence Friendship

Southview School is a non-political and secular school; all diverse beliefs and opinions are respected, providing no harm is caused to others.

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to Southview School. 'I hope you find the information here informative, helpful and interesting.' The school is a 3-19 day special school for Physically and Neurologically Impaired (PNI) children and students, situated in a modern, inclusive and accessible building in Witham. It is part of the Hope Learning Community.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Sensory room Sensory garden Fully adapted kitchen Outdoor patio Soft play area Home corner

Curriculum Highlights

Communication Community Links and Participation Health and Wellbeing Managing and developing relationships Functional Maths Enterprise and work related skills Creative Development

SEND Provision

All pupils have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.

Admissions Criteria

Placement of a pupil at the school is the decision of the Local Authority in consultation with the school and parents. The pupil has a statement or Education Health and Care plan. The pupil’s prime need is identified as severe physical difficulty combined with a neurological impairment. The pupil may have additional needs, which could include: Speech and language difficulties; Medical needs; Learning difficulties.

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