Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 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: 17 October 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: Barlby Road

London, W106BH
Phone: 2037457044
Website: okqma.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 148562
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: Barlby Road, London, W10 6BH
Website: https://okqma.co.uk/
Age range: 3-19
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity: 96 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: 91
Free School Meals: 65.1% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (91 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 88.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 37.5%; 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: 91 pupils; 3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Anita Bancerz welcomes families and describes OKQA as an autism-focused, child- and family-centered academy with purpose-built facilities, a low-arousal environment, autism-specific resources, and evidence-based practices (TEACCH, SCERTS, Total Communication). She highlights collaboration with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and social workers, safeguarding as a priority, and opportunities for parent training and involvement.

Facilities

Purpose-built, state-of-the-art building for children and young people (CYP) with autism and significant learning difficulties (SLD) Spacious, low-arousal learning environment Autism-specific resources OKQA Satellite Provision at Avondale Park Primary School (OKQ Satellite Provision)

Curriculum Highlights

Well-sequenced, broad and balanced curriculum Personalised learning tailored to each pupil’s needs, strengths and interests Focus on academic, communication, social, regulation and life skills Total Communication Approach SCERTS framework to develop social communication and emotional regulation Sensory integration approaches Extensive staff training and professional development Satellite Provision as part of curriculum delivery

SEND Provision

The academy uses a Total Communication Approach to support communication, with a SCERTS framework and sensory integration approaches. It emphasises autism-specific strategies (TEACCH) and works with a network of professionals including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The school provides extensive training for staff and offers training for parents to support understanding of autism and effective methods of support.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled in partnership with the Bi-Borough SEN department. The Head of School decides if the school can meet a child’s needs from papers alone; if possible, this is reported to the Local Authority SEN Panel, which may request visits/observations to verify suitability. If the school is full, it cannot offer a place. Transition plans and visits (including social stories/photos) are arranged to support moves from current settings.