Southview School
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Conrad Road Witham Essex CM8 2TA |
| Phone | 01376503505 |
| Reference Number | 144956 |
Southview School has received its first inspection and has been rated as outstanding across all key areas. The school is described as a joyous place where pupils exhibit inspirational behavior and are well-supported to achieve significant educational gains. Leaders demonstrate high ambition for their pupils, tailoring the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students with complex physical and neurological disabilities. The provision for all age groups, including early years and sixth form, is highly praised, with exceptional support systems in place to ensure smooth transitions for pupils who may need to return to school after prolonged absences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.63%
Girls: 47.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Unknown | 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 11 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.2% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for the curriculum.
- Exceptional progress in communication and language skills.
- Highly effective adaptation of the curriculum to meet different needs.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and mutual respect.
- Successful online learning program for pupils unable to attend school.
- Comprehensive support leading to high levels of pupil well-being.
- Commitment to high aspirations and personal development for all pupils.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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