Windlehurst School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Windlehurst Road Hawk Green Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 7HZ |
| Phone | 01614274788 |
| Reference Number | 131889 |
Windlehurst School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school provides a calm and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute significantly to the positive atmosphere, with parents also expressing satisfaction with the educational quality. The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), facilitating their engagement with the curriculum and helping them achieve a range of qualifications by the end of Year 11.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 92.59%
Girls: 7.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| 9 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 10 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 11 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 14 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a calm and welcoming environment.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Broad and balanced curriculum that is well-implemented.
- High expectations for pupil learning and behaviour.
- Pupils feel safe and are taught to manage risks, including online safety.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and citizenship, including outdoor learning and community engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of reading assessments leading to insufficient progress for some pupils.
- Lack of effective use of attendance and behaviour information to support some pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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