Cromwell High School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cromwell High School.

Dukinfield, SK165BJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 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

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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
14 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
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
Yew Tree Lane
Dukinfield, SK165BJ

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150010
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-04-2024
Trust/MAT
KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Today, for a Better Tomorrow"

Confident Caring Citizens Learning About the World Being Effective in the World

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher states Cromwell High School is a special school in Dukinfield for children and young people aged 11–19, catering for severe and complex autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. After Year 11, students may continue into the sixth form until the end of Year 14. Cromwell joined the Kingfisher Learning Trust in April 2024, with the Trust's Endless Possibilities vision guiding daily practice and outcomes; learning is individualised via EHCP planning to prepare for adulthood.

Facilities

Two sensory rooms Hydrotherapy pool Rebound therapy Forest School Sunken trampoline Basket swing Outdoor learning spaces Three small classrooms with distraction-free spaces Learning workstations Touch screens / switches / VI headsets / Eye gaze Resonance boards TEACCH-based approaches in classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Across all pathways, the curriculum map shows full National Curriculum coverage at an appropriate level Pupils following pre-subject and non-subject pathways benefit from highly personalised teaching aligned with EHCP outcomes, communication profiles, sensory needs and developmental stage Opportunities for independence, communication, life skills and social-emotional development are embedded throughout Enrichment, cultural capital experiences, careers learning and key celebrations broaden pupils’ understanding of the world A coherent, inclusive and aspirational curriculum that enables every learner to thrive

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Water fun sessions as part of after-school provision.

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