Redwood
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hudsons Walk Rochdale OL11 5EW |
| Phone | 01706750815 |
| Reference Number | 135202 |
Redwood School has successfully maintained its status as a good school in its recent inspection. The school provides a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued, and they enjoy their time at school, likening it to a family atmosphere. Parents and caregivers express high levels of satisfaction regarding the support their children receive from staff. The curriculum is effectively designed to cater to the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), contributing to their overall development and preparation for adult life. Noteworthy is the emphasis on building confidence and independence through a range of enriching activities and work experiences, particularly for students in the sixth form.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 344 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 34 | 11 | 45 |
| 8 | 37 | 12 | 49 |
| 9 | 40 | 11 | 51 |
| 10 | 38 | 5 | 43 |
| 11 | 39 | 15 | 54 |
| 12 | 23 | 14 | 37 |
| 13 | 29 | 7 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.5% |
| Pakistani | 24.7% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils and students feel happy and safe at school.
- Strong relationships between staff and students enhance learning.
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to meet individual needs.
- Effective support for pupils to develop reading skills.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities that promote independence.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasionally, teachers do not select the most appropriate resources and activities.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 |
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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