Balance Alternative Provision

A other independent special school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Balance Alternative Provision.

Knottingley, WF118NE Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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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%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
The White Building, Lock Hill
Ferrybridge
Knottingley, WF118NE
Phone
7930033667
Website
balanceap.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150171
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Special
Address
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8NE
Website
www.balanceap.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Opened
27-02-2024
Capacity
24 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

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Ethos & Values

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Facilities

Access to outdoor space for socialising and physical activity Three fully functional classrooms Indoor social areas for students to interact Calm and tranquil location Excellent transportation links

Curriculum Highlights

Maths and English taught on site by a fully qualified teacher with daily Maths and English lessons Science taught three times per week; students maintain a portfolio of work PSHE education every day as part of the curriculum Inspire Curriculum with a thematic approach (e.g., overarching History theme with Art & Design integration) Skillsbuilder programme included; Bronze award achieved (July 2024) Careers guidance provided by an independent careers advisor with activities mapped to Gatsby Benchmarks Holistic focus on mental well-being and SEMH needs to aid reintegration into mainstream education Practical and vocational activities such as Construction, Hair & Beauty, ICT, Public Services, etc.

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