Access School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Holbrook Villa Farm Harmer Hill Broughton Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3EW |
| Phone | 01939220797 |
| Reference Number | 132772 |
Access School, an independent special school for pupils aged 5 to 16, has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a rating of requires improvement to good overall. The school focuses on building positive relationships, which helps students re-engage with learning, especially those who have been out of education for extended periods. High-quality teaching underpinned by a therapeutic approach has contributed to the improvement in the quality of education provided, alongside a supportive community environment appreciated by parents and staff alike. However, the school recognizes the need to further enhance the quality of education and target-setting for individual pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 30 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90%
Girls: 10% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Sep 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong focus on building positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Commitment to improving curriculum and enrichment activities.
- Well-organized assessments on student abilities upon entry.
- Active involvement of pupils in school responsibilities and community.
- Dedicated and supportive staff who prioritize pupil well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack subject knowledge when teaching outside their specialization.
- Curriculum sequencing is unclear in a small number of subjects.
- Targets for some pupils are too general and lack specificity.
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