St Philip's School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 9-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harrow Close Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2HR |
| Phone | 02083972672 |
| Reference Number | 142740 |
St Philip's School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in several key areas, with outstanding performance in personal development. Pupils are reported to be happy and safe, engaging positively with staff and each other. The leadership demonstrates high expectations and has implemented a broad curriculum tailored to student needs, which prepares them effectively for future educational or vocational paths. The school has not been inspected under section 5 of the Education Act before this inspection, emphasizing its recent establishment as an academy within the Orchard Hill Academy Trust, focusing on students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 183 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.48%
Girls: 35.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 8 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 10 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 11 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.3% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| Converted to an academy |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Broad and varied curriculum pathways
- Strong emphasis on personal development and independence
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs
- Well-trained staff in mental health first aid
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding in teaching
- Insufficient practice opportunities for early reading pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 |
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% |
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 | -9 | ||
| Writing | -9.5 | ||
| Maths | -7 |
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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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