Park Lane School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Lane Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8JR |
| Phone | 01625801964 |
| Reference Number | 111508 |
Park Lane School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. Pupils feel safe, happy, and develop a strong sense of belonging. High expectations from staff contribute to positive behavior and strong relationships among pupils. Overall, pupils are motivated and engaged in their learning, benefiting from the school's ambitious curriculum in most areas. However, some aspects of the key stage 4 and sixth-form curriculums lack ambition for certain pupils, which presents a challenge in their educational outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 136 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.65%
Girls: 32.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| 3 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.4% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Apr 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging among pupils
- High expectations for personal development and behavior
- Effective communication strategies used throughout the school
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs
- Engaging enrichment opportunities for pupils
- Staff motivation and support for their roles
- Pupils show exemplary conduct and kindness
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some subjects for key stage 4 and sixth form lacks ambition for certain pupils
- Insufficient opportunities for high-quality careers advice and guidance
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 |
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
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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| 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 | -6.8 | ||
| Maths | -8.4 |
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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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