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Kirkham Pear Tree School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Academic Progress: High expectations and effective assessment systems ensure excellent academic progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' independence and confidence are effectively developed, demonstrating positive behavior and attitudes.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Highly effective partnerships and specialized knowledge support pupils with complex needs.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training keeps staff updated and extends their skills.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies lead to significant student progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching assistants provide excellent support; no significant challenges noted.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents overwhelmingly support the school and its activities.
Communication with Parents: Effective strategies in place to share assessments and observations with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognize and appreciate the impact of high-quality teaching.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders follow up absences rigorously and provide excellent support.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Exceptional monitoring and analysis ensure continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and followed closely.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive attitudes and behavior are effectively nurtured.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Documentation and staff training ensure meticulous care for pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Compass Centre supports pupils with complex needs and challenging behavior.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students prepared well for adult life through local college courses.
Support for SEND: Specialized strategies and partnerships effectively support pupils with special needs.
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Kirkham Pear Tree School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 103 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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We appreciate you visiting our school website and allowing us the chance to tell you about all the fun, stimulating, and cutting-edge learning opportunities we have to offer. Outstanding special education programmes are offered at Pear Tree for kids and teenagers ages 2 to 19. Our children receive a highly individualised curriculum from our outstanding staff and first-rate facilities, built on the pillars of solid relationships throughout the entire school community. It would be impossible for me to adequately describe how excellent our school is in this introduction, so I encourage you to look around the website, read the many thought-provoking blogs, and leave comments. You can also watch the short film we recently made to learn more about our school in action. Please contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.
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Phase of Education All-through All-through
Type Special Schools Special Schools
Snobe grade
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Ofset report Outstanding Requires Improvement
Age range 2-19 5-17
Gender Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 7.6 -
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 - 96 97
Reading - 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.4% 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 -6.8 Well Below Average
Writing -5.5 Well Below Average
Maths -7.2 Well 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 - 95 96
Reading - 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 9.2% 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 - 94 94
Reading - 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 9.08% 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 - -
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 - 94 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.79% 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 -4.2 Well Below Average
Writing -4.3 Well Below Average
Maths -3.9 Below Average
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 - 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 - 27.12% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 40.74% 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 - 22.11% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 7.98% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 12.71% 15.51%
EBacc average points score - 2.6 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% 89.12% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 6 122 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 79.99% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 41.65% 32.73%
School sixth forms 0% 9.37% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 16.94% 10.22%
Other education destinations 100% 12% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 4.26% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 4.83% 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 - 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 - 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 - 28.66% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 41.51% 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 - 21.47% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 9.88% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 13.38% 17.19%
EBacc average points score - 2.67 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% 86.93% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 6 118 141
Pupils staying in education 100% 80.23% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 43.19% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 9.66% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 17.82% 10.38%
Other education destinations 100% 9.63% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 3.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 3.21% 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 - 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 - 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 - 27.81% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 41.27% 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 - 21.2% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 9.97% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 13.93% 16.49%
EBacc average points score - 2.66 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% 91.76% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 7 113 135
Pupils staying in education 100% 83.76% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 41.01% 33.25%
School sixth forms 0% 10.33% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 17.56% 8.45%
Other education destinations 100% 14.91% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 5.24% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.84% 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 - 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 - 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 - 26.28% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 38.78% 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 - 18.19% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 8.65% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 12.36% 16.01%
EBacc average points score - 2.51 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 - 79.62% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 6 109 140
Pupils staying in education - 69.73% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 35.01% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 9.64% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 19.1% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 5.5% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.58% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.13% 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 - 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 - 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 - 28.01% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 42.17% 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 - 19.59% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 12.1% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 13.37% 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 - 83.93% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 2 118 145
Pupils staying in education - 64.71% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 42.45% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 10.87% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 17.8% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.07% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 6.59% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 3% 2.45%
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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 2nd 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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirkham Pear Tree School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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