The Parks School

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 11-16
Religion Unknown
Address Market Street
Hindley
Hindley
WN2 3AN
Phone 01942909033
Reference Number 137821

The Parks School is performing well, demonstrating a good overall effectiveness in its educational offerings. The school has built an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its pupils, many of whom have faced barriers to learning in the past. This environment allows students to thrive and re-engage with their education, supported by a commitment to personal development and guidance for future opportunities. Feedback from pupils is predominantly positive, with many expressing their enjoyment of school life and the supportive atmosphere created by the staff. Despite the school’s strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in addressing gaps in students' prior learning. While staff adapt lessons to cater to the needs of each pupil, there is a need for a more systematic approach to identify and remediate these gaps to ensure all students have the foundational knowledge necessary for new learning. Overall, The Parks School provides a positive, enriching educational experience, while continuing to work on its areas of development.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 21
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 85.71%
Girls: 14.29%
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
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 11 Feb 2025
Date Report
11 Feb 2025 Standard inspection:
12 Sep 2024 Additional inspection
06 Jun 2023 Standard inspection:
22 Jan 2019 Standard inspection:
09 Aug 2017 Additional inspection
12 Jul 2016 Standard inspection:
11 Dec 2012 Standard inspection:

Strengths

  • Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
  • High expectations for pupils' achievement
  • Effective personal, social, health, and economic education
  • Successful phonics program for reading
  • Positive and respectful school culture
  • Strong emphasis on personal development and independence

Areas for Improvement

  • Ineffective identification and addressing of prior learning gaps
  • Some pupils struggle to build on prior knowledge

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