St Elizabeth's School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | South End Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6EW |
| Phone | 01279844270 |
| Reference Number | 117665 |
St Elizabeth’s School continues to provide a good education, maintaining a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The staff's dedication to understanding and meeting the diverse needs of pupils is commendable, contributing to positive relationships and a motivating atmosphere. The introduction of a new curriculum designed to cater to those with profound and multiple difficulties indicates the school's commitment to tailored education. However, there is a need for more thorough evaluation of this new curriculum to ensure it supports all pupils in achieving their highest potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 66 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.21%
Girls: 28.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.2% |
| African | 10.6% |
| Unclassified | 7.6% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to learn and enjoy supportive care and attention.
- Clear routines create a calm and orderly learning environment.
- Individual learning plans are effectively tailored to pupils' needs.
- Staff are well-trained in supporting non-verbal communication.
- Pupils have opportunities to develop social skills through practical activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders have not fully evaluated the impact of the new curriculum.
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