Langside School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Langside Avenue Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 5BN |
| Phone | 01202518635 |
| Reference Number | 133740 |
Langside School delivers a good quality of education, supported by outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils. The school's strong focus on high-quality care and support ensures that pupils, who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, are confident and develop their independence effectively. Parents express high confidence in the staff's ability to care for their children, indicating a strong community bond. However, although leaders have made significant improvements since the last inspection, there are noted inconsistencies in teaching practices that need addressing, particularly in ensuring all pupils progress effectively through their targets.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.5%
Girls: 37.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 7 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 8 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 18.8% |
| Indian | 9.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils receive high-quality care and support.
- Staff are well trained to meet individual needs.
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes from pupils.
- Effective communication strategies support pupil independence.
- Strong emphasis on physical development and well-being activities.
- Curriculum designed to meet individual needs and broad experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in monitoring teaching practices.
- Assistant headteachers have heavy teaching loads which limit effectiveness.
- Insufficient detail in information provided to governors for effective challenge.
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