Peterhouse School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Preston New Road Churchtown Southport Merseyside PR9 8PA |
| Phone | 01704506682 |
| Reference Number | 133748 |
Peterhouse School, which caters exclusively for pupils with autism spectrum disorder, is currently deemed to require improvement overall. Despite a previous outstanding rating, the school faces challenges in the quality of education, particularly in curriculum design and delivery, which has been highlighted as a significant concern. However, the school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, engage in meaningful personal development activities, and are supported by strong relationships with staff. Leaders are committed to improving educational outcomes and have provided additional therapy services to support pupils' needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 69 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.41%
Girls: 11.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 2 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 7 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 12 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.3% |
| Unclassified | 11.6% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Supportive relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective management of behaviour and conduct
- Promotion of personal development and citizenship
- Opportunities for work experience for older pupils
- Broad curriculum tailored to pupils' needs
- Successful phonics curriculum introduction
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum content lacks clarity in several subjects
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum by staff
- Phonics programme implementation not consistent
- Some subject leaders lack sufficient training and support
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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