The Seeds School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 14-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 6 The Bridges Business Park Horsehay Telford Shropshire TF4 3EE |
| Phone | 01952630710 |
| Reference Number | 146164 |
The Seeds School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to a good rating across all assessed domains. The school fosters a strong sense of community where pupils feel valued, and it excels particularly in its vocational curriculum, preparing students well for future opportunities. Leaders are dedicated to continuous improvement and the personal development of pupils is effectively supported through well-structured programs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.56%
Girls: 19.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Transformative vocational curriculum supportive of student engagement.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils fostering trust.
- Effective leadership focused on enhancing the quality of education.
- Well-structured academic curriculum that builds knowledge over time.
- Supportive environment for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of mechanism to identify gaps in pupils' phonics knowledge.
- Insufficient effectiveness of attendance strategies leading to low attendance.
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