Dee Banks School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dee Banks Sandy Lane Deebanks School Chester Cheshire CH3 5UX |
| Phone | 01244667800 |
| Reference Number | 111494 |
Dee Banks School continues to demonstrate good performance, providing a positive and safe environment where pupils arrive eager to learn. The school’s leadership is focused on ambitious goals for all students, supported by a well-structured curriculum that fosters independence and essential life skills, particularly in early years and the sixth form. Positive relations between pupils and staff contribute to an enjoyable learning atmosphere, with strong support for personal development alongside academic achievements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 139 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.66%
Girls: 27.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils report feeling happy and safe at school.
- The school promotes excellent communication and independence skills.
- Strong partnerships with parents and carers enhance student support.
- The curriculum is designed to help pupils achieve independence.
- Staff are well trained to manage behaviour effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Links between curriculum and lesson design can be unclear.
- Some teachers occasionally fail to use assessment information effectively.
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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