Highshore School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 135 Farmers Road Camberwell London SE5 0TW |
| Phone | 02077086790 |
| Reference Number | 100872 |
Highshore School has retained its status as a good school, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for its students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, describing the school as a 'family' that prioritizes academic achievement as well as personal development. The school provides effective therapy support and promotes pupils' confidence and communication skills, while preparing them for adulthood through college placements and work experiences in the sixth form.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 169 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.31%
Girls: 36.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 74.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 10 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 12 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 13 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 27.2% |
| White, British | 19.5% |
| Caribbean | 8.9% |
| Unclassified | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Creates a calm and safe environment for learning
- Prioritizes therapy support and well-being for students
- Encourages high expectations for student achievement
- Implements effective reading and phonics initiatives
- Maintains a broad curriculum with various qualification pathways
- Provides targeted support for independent living and personal safety
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks clarity and sequencing in some areas
- Some staff require further training to deliver the phonics curriculum effectively
- Feedback to students sometimes focuses too much on activities rather than learning objectives
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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