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Fox Wood Special School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Effective curriculum and tailored plans lead to good pupil progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, supported by routines and calming techniques.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individual care plans and on-site medical support help meet additional needs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use clear curriculum plans effectively.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers check knowledge effectively and plan next steps.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Occasional lack of clarity in roles for support staff.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are involved in creating individualised care plans.
Communication with Parents: Leaders and staff listen and resolve concerns effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents felt leaders resolve concerns quickly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle concerns quickly and effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders provide clear curriculum and prioritise wider development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective use of routines and supervision ensure safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils get along well and celebrate differences.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: On-site medical and therapeutic support enhances welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Activities like 'eco club' and swimming enhance student life.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: High-quality opportunities support balanced development.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities like 'Green Mile' and 'Sensory Kingdom' improve well-being.
Career Counselling Services: Students engage in campaigns and consider future careers.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Well-planned aspects support career pathways and choices.
Support for SEND: Highly trained staff and tailored curriculum meet SEND needs.
Subjects Offered: Reading, mathematics, PE, PSHE, art and design, history, geography.
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Fox Wood Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.

It has 133 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Type Special Schools Special Schools Special Schools
Snobe grade
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Ofset report Good Outstanding Good
Age range 4-19 4-18 4-25
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 6.5 6.7 -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 100 97
Reading - 100 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 64.27% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.92% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.3 Below Average
Writing -3.7 Below Average
Maths -4.3 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 101 96
Reading - 101 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 68.82% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.61% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading - -
Writing - -
Maths - -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 89 102 94
Reading - 101 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 67.18% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 11.27% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.4 Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths 3.8 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 98 93
Reading - 97 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 64.95% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.26% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading - -
Writing - -
Maths - -
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fox Wood Special School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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