Ormiston Queensmill Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 1 Askham Road Shepherds Bush London W12 0NW |
| Phone | 02087408112 |
| Reference Number | 147793 |
Queensmill School has demonstrated a significant improvement since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of evaluation, including education quality, behavior, personal development, and leadership. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are provided with a supportive environment where they can develop their confidence and independence. Leaders are committed to promoting a well-rounded education, incorporating a variety of ambitious activities that students can engage in, and ensuring that they are well-prepared for the future.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 242 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.99%
Girls: 19.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 2 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| 4 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 7 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 8 | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| 9 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 10 | 25 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| 12 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 28.1% |
| White, British | 16.9% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Caribbean | 7.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Queensmill School | |
| 22 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and understand the routines set by staff.
- Leaders ensure pupils can make choices and participate in a range of activities.
- Teachers adapt lessons effectively for pupils' understanding.
- There are strong personal development programs in place.
- Staff consistently support pupils in managing their behavior.
- The school has effective safeguarding procedures.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack clear sequencing of key concepts.
- Inconsistent teacher confidence in assessing pupils' understanding.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 24 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 23 | 1 |
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 |
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 | -11.5 | ||
| Writing | -10.3 | ||
| Maths | -11.7 |
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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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