Great Arley School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holly Road Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4HH |
| Phone | 01253821072 |
| Reference Number | 119878 |
Great Arley School continues to be a good school, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has a strong focus on personal development, with pupils demonstrating pride in their school and actively engaging in improving their surroundings. The ambitious curriculum is designed to prepare students for adulthood, aiding in their transitions to local colleges and vocational courses. Although there are significant strengths, particularly in the care and support provided to students, there is a need for improvement in addressing gaps in phonics knowledge among some pupils, which could affect their reading development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 107 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.77%
Girls: 25.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 7 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 8 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 11 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are kind, polite, and proud ambassadors for their school.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a nurturing environment.
- The school has a well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils benefit from a diverse range of extracurricular activities.
- Effective support for pupils with complex needs, leading to improved behaviour.
- Good emphasis on reading, language, and communication skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Slow to address gaps in phonics knowledge for some pupils.
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 |
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0.14 miles |
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0.48 miles |
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0.81 miles |
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0.86 miles |
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Northfold Community Primary School
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1.11 miles |
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Anchorsholme Primary Academy
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1.24 miles |
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1.33 miles |
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1.44 miles |
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1.62 miles |
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1.79 miles |
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Norbreck Primary Academy
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1.79 miles |
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Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
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1.87 miles |
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Larkholme Primary School
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2.05 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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Hambleton Primary Academy
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0.05 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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2.15 miles |
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2.44 miles |
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2.5 miles |
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2.83 miles |
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2.9 miles |
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3.02 miles |
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