Chaffinch Brook School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 32 Morland Road Croydon CR0 6NA |
| Phone | 02083254612 |
| Reference Number | 148768 |
Chaffinch Brook School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its first inspection, particularly excelling in the areas of behaviour and attitudes and personal development, where it received outstanding ratings. The school caters to pupils with autism, ensuring their unique needs are met with a curriculum designed to build knowledge sequentially and support personal growth. Staff wellbeing is prioritized, contributing to a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and valued. However, some aspects of the curriculum's implementation could be improved to deepen pupils' knowledge and skills over time, a weakness that the school is already addressing through strategic plans for professional development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 93 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 89.25%
Girls: 10.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 76.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | 14 | Unknown | 14 |
| 11 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.9% |
| African | 19.4% |
| Caribbean | 12.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 11.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.7% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exceptionally positive behaviour and attitudes.
- The curriculum is ambitious and clearly structured.
- Teachers utilize imaginative and engaging methods to teach.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a conducive learning environment.
- Personal development opportunities are extensive and help build resilience and self-worth.
- There is a focus on reading with an emphasis on high-quality literature.
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation of the curriculum is not fully secure in some areas.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 21.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 12.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 25% |
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 | 25% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -4.4 | ||
| Maths | -6.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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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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