Pitcheroak School

A good academy special converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pitcheroak School.

Redditch, B976PQ Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 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
8 October 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Willow Way
Batchley
Redditch, B976PQ
Phone
152765576
Website
pitcheroakschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149091
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, B97 6PQ
Website
https://pitcheroakschool.co.uk/
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
155 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
155
Free School Meals
40.5% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.1% (152 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
155 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Confidence Well-being Lifelong Learners Inclusion Independence Respect Teamwork Equality

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Jay Hart describes Pitcheroak School as part of two exceptional special schools focused on personal development, safety, and therapeutic support. The message emphasizes safe, ambitious environments, inclusive communities, partnership with families and professionals, and preparing pupils for life beyond school.

Facilities

Fitness studio Food technology room Large hall/gym Sensory studio Water play area Intervention room for therapists and specialists Two large horticulture polytunnels for pupils in the 14-19 department Sports field Forest School 6 different playground areas for different key stages

Admissions Criteria

Admission of pupils to the school is through an Educational Health Care Plan or through an assessment placement as negotiated with the Local Authority.

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