Harlescott House School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Harlescott Lane Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3BA |
| Reference Number | 149268 |
Harlescott House School has demonstrated a strong performance during its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all assessed areas. The school provides a nurturing environment for pupils, many of whom have faced significant educational disruptions prior to joining. Staff prioritize building relationships with pupils, supporting their emotional needs, and fostering a positive atmosphere which helps students feel safe and engaged in their learning. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to ensure that students succeed academically while also developing life skills and career aspirations through various extracurricular opportunities. While the school has notable strengths, there are areas that require further attention, particularly in the content and sequencing of some subjects, where the ambitions set by the leaders are not fully realized. The school is aware of these challenges and is committed to refining its curriculum to ensure that all learning activities are meticulously matched to pupil needs, enabling them to progress effectively and achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 4 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive learning environment.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
- Prioritization of reading and mathematics for all pupils, ensuring foundational skills are developed.
- Effective behavior management strategies leading to a decline in serious behavioral incidents.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities that enhance pupils' personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities are not fully matched to what pupils need to learn.
- Ambition in curriculum content and sequencing is not consistently evident across all subjects.
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