Vranch House School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Vranch House School
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Vranch House School
- All-through
- Exeter EX4 8AD
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils excel in learning about a breadth of subjects through therapy and education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop very strong friendships, are kind and respectful, resulting in no behaviour issues.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff know the needs of each pupil exceptionally well, ensuring personalised support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share a powerful moral purpose in ensuring excellent learning opportunities for all pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Pupils learn extraordinarily well due to expertly taught programmes and enthusiastic reading.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are exceptionally well trained to adapt learning to meet sensory, emotional, and physical needs.
Communication with Parents: Parents who responded to the online questionnaire were unanimous in their praise of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents state their children are safe and receive the best possible chances in life because of this school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure pupils can communicate any concerns about learning or pain management swiftly and effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have designed a curriculum blending therapeutic and educational learning exceptionally well, transforming pupils' lives.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders are tenacious in ensuring the physical and emotional safety of all pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: There are no behaviour issues as pupils are kind, empathetic, and respectful.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Use of personalised risk assessments ensures swift and effective response to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils visit various places such as bowling centres, theatres, and cinemas; theatre groups perform at the school.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Highly specialised support ensures pupils are exceptionally well prepared for life beyond school.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils receive highly specialised support regarding their next steps beyond school.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils learn how to express their views about disability rights at public forums.
Support for SEND: All pupils have severe communication difficulties alongside complex medical needs, supported by therapies like physiotherapy and speech therapy.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a range of subjects, including music and physical education enriched with therapeutic approaches.
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Vranch House School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 59 students from age 2-18 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-18 | 3-19 | 5-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | 6.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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