A.R.T.S. Education
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 167a Ormskirk Road Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8HR |
| Phone | 07749846945 |
| Reference Number | 148840 |
A.R.T.S. Education has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and secure. With a strong focus on delivering a thoughtful curriculum for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), most pupils achieve well and are prepared for their future education. The strong relationships between staff and pupils, alongside a high-profile reading programme, contribute to pupils' personal and academic development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45%
Girls: 55% |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and inclusivity among pupils.
- High expectations of pupils' learning and well-being.
- Thoughtfully designed curriculum that prepares pupils for future success.
- Knowledgeable teachers who effectively support pupils' learning.
- Successful promotion of reading and literacy skills.
- Strong emphasis on personal development, including spiritual and moral education.
- Effective careers guidance tailored to pupils' interests and aspirations.
- Robust leadership and management that has transformed the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack fully developed curricula leading to potential gaps in learning.
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in a few subjects affecting pupil learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 |
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
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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