Heaton School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St James Road Heaton Moor Stockport Cheshire SK4 4RE |
| Phone | 01614321931 |
| Reference Number | 106173 |
Heaton School is currently underperforming with an overall effectiveness rating of 'requires improvement', which marks a significant decline from its previous 'outstanding' grade 12 years ago. While the school excels in personal development and displays good behavior and attitudes among the pupils, there are notable concerns regarding the quality of education and leadership. The curriculum is in the early stages of adaptation and lacks clarity in some subjects, which affects pupils' ability to make consistent progress. The school serves a special educational needs population, and while staff relationships with pupils are positive, there is a need for more robust curriculum implementation, particularly in reading and phonics, to better support these learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.42%
Girls: 32.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 10 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 11 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 13 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are well cared for and form positive relationships with staff.
- The school provides a variety of experiences and trips to enhance learning.
- Pupils display positive attitudes towards their learning and work well together.
- Behaviour is generally good, with pupils attending regularly.
- The sixth-form curriculum prepares students well for adulthood.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum clarity and progression are not sufficiently well defined in some subjects.
- Assessment methods are not effectively utilized by teachers to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Reading and phonics instruction is lacking in effectiveness and consistency among staff.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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