Paternoster School

A good academy special sponsor led school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Paternoster School.

Cirencester, GL71JR Ofsted: Good Age 2-17 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
18 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Watermoor Road
Cirencester, GL71JR
Phone
1285652480
Website
paternoster.sandmat.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147158
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Special
Address
Watermoor Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JR
Website
https://paternoster.sandmat.uk
Age range
2-17
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
60 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
66
Free School Meals
37.9% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (66 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.6%
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
4
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
66 pupils
2-17

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Ambition Respect Enjoyment

Facilities

hydrotherapy pool sports hall

Curriculum Highlights

Emphasis on developing communication skills and independence Focus on living skills for life and enrichment Use of Yellow and Blue Curricula with sequential learning pathways Moving on, moving up curriculum for KS4 Personal Development, PSHE and life skills at the core Cultural capital and enrichment experiences, including trips and visitors Offsite activities, visits and community-based learning

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by the Local Authority. In the case of Early Years, the EY Exceptional Planning Group manages admission. Children can be admitted to the early years class from their second birthday. All children admitted will have been identified by the health or education services as having special educational needs and referred by the Local Authority.

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