Penn Hall School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Penn Hall School.

Wolverhampton, WV45HP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-19 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

How we weight each phase

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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
28 February 2013
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
Vicarage Road
Penn
Wolverhampton, WV45HP
Phone
1902558355
Website
pennhall.aatrust.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149228
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Vicarage Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP
Website
https://www.pennhall.aatrust.co.uk/
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AMETHYST ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
106 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
134
Free School Meals
58.8% (79 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (134 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.3%
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
134 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together to be the best that we can be"

Ensure that pupils are safe and feel safe, included and valued. Provide a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum. Provide high quality teaching through rich and diverse learning opportunities and experiences. Teach each child to recognise and respect the needs and differences of others, developing tolerance and understanding so that they may integrate harmoniously in a multi-cultural society. Enable our pupils to be as physically and emotionally healthy as they can be. Continue to develop high quality multi agency working to ensure that we meet the holistic needs of each child and young person. Support and involve parents in the education , care and development of their child. Be reflective practitioners who continually strive to be better and are committed to the highest standards of work.

Head Teacher's Message

Konrad Katarzynski, Head Teacher, describes Penn Hall School as a very special school with a warm, caring ethos and aspirational learning. He emphasizes a safe, inclusive environment, partnership with families and multidisciplinary professionals, and a commitment to helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Sensory room Rebound therapy pod Soft play area Outdoor area with accessible swings and roundabout Adventure trail Woodland walk

Curriculum Highlights

Four broad pathways: Stepping Stones, Explorers, Connectors, Developers (and Sedgwick College) Curriculum is built around learners' needs and EHCP outcomes with personalised provision Stepping Stones Pathway uses Early Years Foundation Stage framework with Learning through play; Read Write Inc and See and Learn for literacy Connectors pathway covers English (including phonics), Computing and E-Safety, Religious Education, Technology, Maths, Humanities, Music, Art and Design, Physical Education, PSHE and Science, with emphasis on British Values and SMSC Developers pathway includes core subjects (English, Maths, PSHE, ICT) with options and opportunities such as Arts Award and Duke of Edinburgh; progression to Entry Level Certificates and potentially GCSE where appropriate Sedgwick College provides curriculum from Pre-Entry to Level 1 focusing on life skills and preparation for adulthood, including vocational and academic aims The Stepping Stones pathway emphasises learning through play, sensory learning and a structured, tri-phased progression to support communication, cognition and physical development

Admissions Criteria

Admission is through the Wolverhampton Special Educational Needs Statutory Assessment and Review Team (SENSTART); children must have an Education, Health and Care Plan naming Penn Hall School; the local authority will assess and decide on placement.

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