Hawthorns School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manley Grove Hyde SK14 6PJ |
| Phone | 01613701312 |
| Reference Number | 140133 |
Hawthorns School continues to maintain the high standards achieved during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective action and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence. The school, which serves pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is praised for its highly skilled and compassionate staff who deeply care about the well-being and success of their students. The curriculum is ambitious and well-adapted to meet the diverse and complex needs of the pupils, preparing them exceptionally well for the next steps in their education and life beyond school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.39%
Girls: 26.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | 33 | 10 | 43 |
| 3 | 39 | 14 | 53 |
| 4 | 27 | 11 | 38 |
| 5 | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 02 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hawthorns Community School | |
| 09 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- The school offers an exemplary education tailored to pupils' unique needs.
- Highly effective and ambitious curriculum design.
- Passionate and skilled staff who support pupils' emotional and educational needs.
- Strong focus on communication skills and personal development.
- Excellent engagement in extracurricular activities and opportunities for wider development.
- Positive relationships with families and a strong sense of community.
How many students meet the standards
| 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 | 91 | ||
| Maths | 87 |
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 | -7.7 | ||
| Writing | -6.4 | ||
| Maths | -7 |
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