Fosse Way School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Longfellow Road Radstock Bath Somerset BA3 3AL |
| Phone | 01761412198 |
| Reference Number | 137493 |
Fosse Way School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas assessed. The school has made significant strides in providing a supportive environment that helps students, including those with special educational needs, to succeed. Notable strengths include strong relationships between staff and pupils, a well-structured curriculum that adapts to individual needs, and an emphasis on both academic and personal development. Despite the positive feedback, this is the school's first inspection under the current framework after being previously rated 'Outstanding', highlighting a shift in expectations and context.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.11%
Girls: 25.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 2 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | 13 | Unknown | 13 |
| 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 8 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 9 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| 11 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| 12 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 13 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.2% |
| Unclassified | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Fosse Way School | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Well-structured and flexible curriculum catering to individual needs.
- Effective focus on developing communication skills from an early age.
- High priority given to personal, social, and health education.
- Innovative work experience opportunities including Project Search.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum expectations between classes.
- Need for improved assessment methods to support learning progress.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 |
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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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 97 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | ||
| Writing | -6.6 | ||
| Maths | -5.7 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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