Lindon Bennett School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Street Hanworth Feltham Middlesex TW13 6ST |
| Phone | 02088980479 |
| Reference Number | 102556 |
Lindon Bennett School continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' rating during this inspection. The school effectively supports pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autism, and multi-sensory needs. Strong relationships between pupils and staff create a positive environment where students feel safe and valued. Parents express satisfaction with the school's impact on their children's development, particularly highlighting the support provided to enhance personal growth and emotional resilience. While generally successful in its curriculum delivery, the school faces some challenges, particularly in ensuring that the curriculum clearly defines the essential knowledge and vocabulary pupils should acquire across subjects. Nevertheless, the overall atmosphere is calm, and teachers are dedicated and well-trained, fostering an engaging learning environment. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the pandemic, providing valuable insights into the school's operations and effectiveness during a challenging period.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.95%
Girls: 29.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 2 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 4 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 6 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 18.4% |
| White, British | 17.3% |
| African | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Caribbean | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Effective personal development support for students.
- Well-managed behaviour that facilitates a focused learning environment.
- Dedicated and knowledgeable teachers who are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs.
- A broad range of enriching extracurricular activities.
- Daily reading for pleasure that develops interest in reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of the phonics teaching approach.
- Curriculum does not always explicitly identify key knowledge and vocabulary across all subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.5 | ||
| Writing | -6.2 | ||
| Maths | -6.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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