St Joseph's Specialist Trust
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Amlets Lane Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7DH |
| Phone | 01483272449 |
| Reference Number | 125456 |
St Joseph’s Specialist Trust continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining its status as an outstanding school. The nurturing environment fosters strong relationships between pupils and staff, enabling students to thrive academically and socially. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the commitment and care provided by the staff, further solidifying the school's positive reputation within the community. With a curriculum tailored to individual needs and an emphasis on both academic success and personal development, the school ensures pupils are well-prepared for their future endeavors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 73 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.86%
Girls: 30.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.6% |
| White & Asian | 5.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| African | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional nurturing environment that promotes positive relationships.
- Strong support for managing behaviour and emotional needs.
- Highly skilled staff create effective learning experiences.
- Carefully organized and tailored curriculum.
- Commitment to developing communication skills across the curriculum.
- Robust personal development opportunities through various engagements.
- Effective transition planning for pupils preparing for the next stages in life.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 28 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 29 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 23 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 40 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 27 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 24 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 18 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 26 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 40 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 18 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 40 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 22 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 40 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 33 | 7 |
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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