The Chalet School

A requires improvement academy special sponsor led school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Chalet School.

Swindon, SN36EX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Liden Drive
Liden
Swindon, SN36EX
Phone
1793534537
Website
thechaletschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146668
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Special
Address
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX
Website
www.thechaletschool.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
72 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
80
Free School Meals
46.3% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (80 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.7%
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
80 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe, Achieve!"

Happy Healthy Resilient

Religious Education is taught as part of the curriculum with immersive experiences to gain understanding of faiths within the local community and wider world; themed days exploring religious festivals; aims to develop knowledge of diversity, ethnicity, tolerance and respect.

Head Teacher's Message

Interim Headteacher Alexandra Foster states pride in joining The Chalet School, highlights four curriculum pathways, commitment to engaging, creative learning, and partnership with families; ends with the motto Dream, Believe, Achieve.

Facilities

Woodland garden Outdoor learning area School pond Cricklade Leisure Centre (swimming)

Curriculum Highlights

Five areas of learning: My Voice; My Independence; My Thinking; My Emotions; and My World Four curriculum pathways: Foundations, Footsteps, Stepping Stones, Building Bridges Total Communication approach (signing, symbols, objects of reference, AAC devices) Outdoor learning and woodland garden Phonics for SEN and Talk for Writing (Pie Corbett) Maths via White Rose scheme with functional application across pathways Computing to develop computational thinking and online safety

Admissions Criteria

Pupils can join The Chalet School from 4 years and are placed through an Education Health and Care Plan.

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