Spen Brook School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | (former Hawes Side Library) Hawes Side Lane Blackpool FY4 5AJ |
| Phone | 01253982974 |
| Reference Number | 130902 |
Spen Brook School is performing well overall, with a good quality of education and notable strengths in behavior and personal development. The school provides a nurturing environment that quickly helps pupils, who often come from disrupted educational backgrounds, to flourish. Through high expectations and tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), they achieve well and are well-prepared for future transitions. The supportive staff and effective leadership contribute to an atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe, although some areas for improvement exist in linking prior learning to current lessons and ensuring all students receive the necessary reading support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 16 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.25%
Girls: 18.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 19 May 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional behavior and attitudes of pupils
- Outstanding personal development programs
- High expectations and tailored support for SEND pupils
- Well-planned curriculum with ambitious end points
- Effective assessment and adaptation of learning to meet individual needs
- Strong enrichment activities that enhance social skills and personal growth
- High-quality careers education and guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent links to prior learning in curriculum delivery
- Insufficient systems to identify and support reading difficulties
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