Wells Park School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wells Park School.

Chigwell, IG76NN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 5-11 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

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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
21 June 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Lane
Lambourne Road
Chigwell, IG76NN

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148708
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
School Lane, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6NN
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Capacity
70 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
59
Free School Meals
74.6% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
34.6%
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
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
59 pupils
5-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love Social Justice Community Flourishing for All

Head Teacher's Message

Leanne Forde-Nassey, Head Teacher of The Key Education Centre, emphasises Attachment and Trauma Informed Practice and empowering staff.

Curriculum Highlights

TeachRock arts integration curriculum using the history of popular music and culture Beckmead College: A vocationally focussed SEMH special school and alternative provision for KS4 & KS5 Beckmead Park Academy: a four-sited special school and alternative provision for children with SEMH, for KS1-4 Beckmead Moundwood Academy: An Alternative Provision for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 in the heart of Harlow Chaffinch Brook: A school for primary and secondary pupils with a diagnosis of ASD and related challenging behaviour Roundwood School and Community Centre: Alternative Provision for KS3-4 in the heart of Brent The Wealden Academy: A purpose-built school in West Sussex for 80 pupils KS2-4 identified as having SEMH and other associated needs. Opening 2026 Wells Park School: A residential primary school for SEMH pupils aged 5 - 11 in Essex The Key Education Centre: Respect Resilience Aspiration

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