Churchill Special Free School
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chalkstone Way Haverhill Suffolk CB9 0LB |
| Phone | 01440760338 |
| Reference Number | 139732 |
Churchill Special Free School continues to perform effectively, successfully maintaining the high standards established during its previous inspection. The school's strong focus on inclusivity allows pupils to embrace their individuality and develop social skills in a supportive environment. With a well-structured and diverse curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), pupils are making significant progress from their starting points. The school provides exceptional support in speech, language, and therapeutic areas, contributing to high levels of pupil engagement and consistency in attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 71 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.1%
Girls: 16.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 12 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.7% |
| White, Other | 9.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 01 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Staff provide highly effective support tailored to pupils' individual needs.
- Robust assessment processes identify and bridge gaps in knowledge.
- A wide variety of extracurricular activities enhance pupils' confidence.
- Exceptional personal, social, health, and economic education prepares pupils for adulthood.
- High-quality careers guidance ensures pupils aim for their potential.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38.5% |
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 | 25% | ||
| 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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
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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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