Smallbrook School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Units 1 - 4 Sleap Industrial Estate Sleap Nr.Wem Shropshire SY4 3HE |
| Phone | 01939233042 |
| Reference Number | 134000 |
Smallbrook School has achieved outstanding performance across all key areas, reflecting a remarkable transformation since its previous inspection, which was rated good. The school excels in providing a supportive and nurturing environment where all pupils, who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can thrive. With a strong focus on vocational education, the curriculum is tailored to engage students, leading to effective re-engagement in their education and impressive qualifications upon graduation. The school serves a vulnerable population, many of whom have faced significant barriers to learning prior to enrollment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 75 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80%
Girls: 20% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 11 May 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Sep 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional vocational curriculum engaging students effectively.
- Highly supportive and nurturing environment for all pupils.
- Outstanding leadership that sets high aspirations and accountability.
- Strong emphasis on personal and character development.
- Excellent pastoral support contributing to positive behavior.
- Effective reading curriculum leading to improved literacy skills.
- Individualized career advice and guidance preparing students for life after school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7 |
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
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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