Fox Wood Special School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holes Lane Woolston Warrington Cheshire WA1 4LS |
| Phone | 01925811534 |
| Reference Number | 111496 |
Fox Wood Special School is performing well, maintaining a 'Good' rating in all areas of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The school serves pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and provides a curriculum tailored to meet their individual learning needs. Pupils are happy, safe, and well-cared for, benefiting from high expectations and trained staff who support them in learning and developing their strengths. The school has made commendable arrangements for safeguarding and promotes a strong sense of community among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.29%
Girls: 29.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly trained staff provide tailored support for pupils with complex SEND.
- Curriculum designed to respond to individual learning needs.
- Effective use of routines and calming techniques improves behavior.
- Strong focus on personal development and preparing students for future careers.
- Regular training for staff in teaching phonics enhances reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent clarity among staff regarding roles in supporting pupil learning.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly due to health issues.
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 | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -3.7 | ||
| Maths | -4.3 |
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