The Mendip School
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Edmund Rack Road Prestleigh Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4FZ |
| Phone | 01749838040 |
| Reference Number | 142118 |
The Mendip School continues to maintain its good overall judgement from the previous inspection, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an outstanding rating in a future graded inspection. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The pastoral support and curriculum are tailored effectively to meet the individual development needs of the students, promoting both academic learning and life skills. The headteacher and staff display a high level of expertise and collaboration, which enhances the educational experience provided to pupils. However, the school is aware of the need to strengthen relationships with parents amidst ongoing curriculum enhancements and changes to sixth-form provision.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.76%
Girls: 23.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 7 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Unclassified | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum and achieve well.
- Strong pastoral support from trusted adults.
- Effective prioritization of reading across the school.
- High levels of pupil attendance and effective behaviour management.
- Staff are experts in their fields with commendable outreach work.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving barriers to learning.
- Successful integration of the personal, social, health and economic education curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 15.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 18.2% |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 84 |
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 | -4.7 | ||
| Writing | -5.8 | ||
| Maths | -10.4 |
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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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