Elemore Hall School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pittington Elemore Hall School Durham DH6 1QD |
| Phone | 01913720275 |
| Reference Number | 114337 |
Elemore Hall School is a good multi-site special school catering for pupils aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The leadership has successfully integrated two additional provisions, enhancing the learning environment and maintaining high expectations for student development. Staff foster trusting relationships, which contribute to pupils' emotional well-being and engagement in learning, enabling them to thrive academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.91%
Girls: 9.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 79.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 29 | 6 | 35 |
| 8 | 36 | 4 | 40 |
| 9 | 38 | 1 | 39 |
| 10 | 42 | 1 | 43 |
| 11 | 35 | 6 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 May 2024 | Education and residential inspection summary |
| 25 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Apr 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils' academic and personal development
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils struggling with reading
- Broad curriculum including a comprehensive culture curriculum
- Pupils demonstrate improvements in attendance
- Engaging teaching practices that motivate pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of an embedded system to encourage reading outside school
- Some pupils are persistently absent, impacting their learning
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.3 |
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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