The Fusion Academy

A good free schools special school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Fusion Academy.

Leicester, LE98AG Ofsted: Good Age 7-19 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
25 April 2023
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
Moore Road
Barwell
Leicester, LE98AG
Phone
1455243689
Website
openthinkingpartnership.co.uk/fusion-academy/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147858
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
Moore Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8AG
Website
https://openthinkingpartnership.co.uk/fusion-academy/
Age range
7-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
80 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
85
Free School Meals
25.0% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (85 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.8%
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
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
85 pupils
7-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We value every pupil and the contribution they can make. We ensure they have a voice and feel listened to. We teach individuals. Every young person has a tailored approach to their learning and our teaching reflects current research and best practice. We challenge our young people. We have high expectations and recognise that their needs will change at different times therefore we remain flexible to adjust their curriculum and our teaching. We nurture every pupil. We strive to understand each young person and help them to get to know themselves and develop in all aspects of their life. We use a holistic approach By using a multi-professional team and specifically teaching social communication skills and emotional regulation strategies, we will help prepare our young people for independent futures.

Curriculum Highlights

Each student has their own curriculum path, encompassing the academic curriculum, the personal curriculum and curriculum choices. From Key Stage 4 onwards students will have access to a range of qualifications, to suit their needs; the majority of our students will sit GCSEs in a small number of subjects but lower level qualifications will also be available.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for The Fusion Academy require speaking to the Leicestershire SEN Assessment Service (SENA). For any further questions please email [email protected] or call 01455 243689. The Fusion Academy is available to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) stating communication and interaction and/or autism as the primary area of need; spaces are expected in Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and (in the future) 5 (ages 7-19).

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