Rachel Madocks School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eagle Avenue Cowplain Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 9XP |
| Phone | 02392241818 |
| Reference Number | 116611 |
Rachel Madocks School is continuing to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The inspection highlights the supportive and safe environment provided for pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The staff's commitment to effective communication and tailored educational plans significantly enhances pupils' learning experiences, and the care for their individual needs is commendable. Importantly, the school excels in promoting excellent behaviour and establishing strong relationships between staff and pupils. However, teachers are encouraged to align the academic curriculum more closely with personal development opportunities to enhance overall learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 102 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.75%
Girls: 37.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Safe and joyful learning environment for pupils.
- Well-trained teachers and support staff cater to individual needs.
- Strong emphasis on communication skills development.
- Excellent behaviour management strategies in place.
- Comprehensive well-being support for staff and pupils.
- High-quality spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education.
- Strong relationships among pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of linkage between academic curriculum and personal development opportunities.
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 |
| Name | Distance |
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Hart Plain Junior School
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0.6 miles |
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1 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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1.14 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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1.48 miles |
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1.69 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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1.79 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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Springwood Junior School
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1.82 miles |
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1.84 miles |
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2.01 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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0.93 miles |
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1.5 miles |
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2.25 miles |
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2.25 miles |
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Crookhorn College
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2.38 miles |
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2.53 miles |
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2.74 miles |
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3.24 miles |
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3.83 miles |
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3.87 miles |
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4.31 miles |
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