Oak Haven School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sutherland Road Heywood Lancashire OL10 3PY |
| Phone | 03003038384 |
| Reference Number | 105861 |
Brownhill School, an all-through special school, is currently rated as requiring improvement in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The school has made significant strides in enhancing its curriculum and creating a supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Although the staff build strong relationships with students and focus on their personal development, academic achievement is not consistent, particularly in key stage 4 where the curriculum lacks ambition and breadth. The school is in the early stages of implementing a new curriculum, which has led to uneven learning outcomes across various subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.01%
Girls: 20.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 71.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 7 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| 10 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 11 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and mental health.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective support in improving reading skills.
- High expectations and a warm environment for learning.
- Proactive partnerships with local authorities to enhance curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent academic achievement across different subjects.
- Limited curriculum options for pupils in key stage 4.
- Underdeveloped checks on pupils' learning and knowledge gaps.
- Low attendance rates in key stage 4.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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