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Inscape House School
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good and sometimes exceptional progress in coping with their autism and developing learning skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students learn to manage their behaviours with expert staff support, showing good attitudes to learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students are effectively supported through individualized learning plans and intensive supervision when needed.
Teacher Engagement: Senior staff, teachers, therapists and education assistants show dedication to students' welfare and learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High expectations and specialist teaching improve students' standards and aspirations.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The expertise and teamwork of staff underpin students' good progress; new staff bring academic rigour.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school works closely with parents daily, supporting them with strategies to help at home.
Communication with Parents: Parents particularly rate highly the care of staff and that they kept their children safe.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost without exception, parents rated the provision for their children as very good and, often, life-changing.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff work in tightly cohesive teams and have a thorough understanding of each student's characteristics.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Sound principles of leadership and management are in place, including performance management and appraisal of staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Every effort is made to support students coping with their autism, promoting safety very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Students progress to cope with learning in small classes independently or in a supported environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff look out for each other, maintaining calm and protecting routines, exploring other strategies for behaviour management.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The range of enrichment activities for students, including family activities during school holidays, is very wide.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The curriculum is exciting, relevant, and promotes independence and lifelong learning.
Career Counselling Services: High proportion of students go on to sixth-form college; post-16 provision prepares them for life beyond school very well.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The curriculum includes many experiences out of school, enterprise skills, cultural understanding, and health-promoted activities.
Support for SEND: The level of knowledge and understanding of autism is exceptional, with supportive strategies that positively impact student progress.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum focuses on communication, core subjects (English, math, science), art, physical education, and music.
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Inscape House School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 111 students from age 5-19 yr.
At this school, 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Together Trust, a charity that offers care, special education, and assistance to disadvantaged children, teenagers, and adults in the north west, includes Inscape House School. Our campus, which is located in Cheadle, offers a setting that promotes learning, maximises independence, and honours all of our students' accomplishments. We offer comprehensive and individualised learning programmes offered by our qualified interdisciplinary staff team and are accredited by the National Autistic Society. The values of Together Trust are part of who we are. We are upbeat, competent, enthusiastic, and helpful. By acknowledging that young people have unique ways of thinking and seeing the world, we help them realise their full potential. We are able to motivate and include students in activities that are appropriate for their unique needs and personalities thanks to our inventive approach. Our highly qualified workforce at Inscape believes that everyone should have an equal shot at success in life, therefore they combine their knowledge with adaptability and understanding. Every student at Inscape has a unique educational plan. Our instruction, which is provided by our diverse team, takes into account the unique needs of each of our pupils. We support our students' academic development while also assisting them in understanding their emotions and creating coping mechanisms. We look forward to assisting your family along your child's educational and personal journey.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 4-19 | 5-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 7% | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 33.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 2.1 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.53% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 33.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.93% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.86% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 33.38% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.82 | 2.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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