Hopwood Hall School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 15 Highfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3DU |
| Phone | 01212852851 |
| Reference Number | 146780 |
Hopwood Hall School is marked as requiring improvement overall, with specific strengths noted in behaviour and attitudes, which are rated as good. The school provides a calm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing pupils, particularly those who have previously struggled with attendance, to thrive and re-engage with learning. However, there are concerns regarding the oversight of the quality of education, as leaders and teachers do not consistently check assessments effectively, which impacts the curriculum's responsiveness to students' needs. Overall, while there are positive aspects, particularly in personal development and relationships, significant room for improvement remains, particularly in leadership and curriculum implementation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils form positive relationships with staff and peers.
- Leaders prioritize mental health and well-being.
- The curriculum is tailored to pupils’ interests.
- High commitment from leaders towards improving education quality.
- Pupils behave well and show respect for one another.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessments of pupils' prior learning are often inaccurate.
- Leaders do not have sufficient oversight of curriculum implementation.
- The proprietor body does not adequately challenge leaders on educational quality.
- Phonics instruction is implemented without a clear understanding of starting points.
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