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Watling View School
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Watling View School
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- St Albans AL1 2NU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress throughout the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good. Positive attitudes to learning and enjoyment of school are apparent.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify and support pupils whose progress stalls with interventions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value and use their detailed knowledge of pupils to encourage independence.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching meets pupils’ needs well, leading to good progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers do not identify the most appropriate next steps for pupils’ learning quickly enough.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Mathematics parent workshops help parents understand key skills.
Communication with Parents: New leaders engage families through workshops and activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say they can help their children better at home due to school support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders to account and ensure safeguarding is a priority.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New responsibilities and regular monitoring lead to rapid improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils say they feel happy and safe in school. Risks are well managed.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive attitudes and high expectations lead to good behaviour.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective links with external agencies ensure varied needs are well supported.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Recent developments include enabling pupils to travel independently around the community.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students leave well prepared for the next stage of education or employment.
Support for SEND: Effective support ensures good progress for pupils with special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes external academic and vocational qualifications in English and mathematics.
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Watling View School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 99 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In St. Albans, Hertfordshire, a 2-19 maintained special school is called Watling View. Up to 92 students with a wide spectrum of deep and complex learning challenges are served by the school. These include severe developmental delays, complex medical disorders, physical and mobility issues, and severe autism. Our mission, which directs all we do for our students, is something we are passionate about. We prepare students for every learning level, including the transition to adulthood. Each of our students receives a curriculum that is highly personalised. We collaborate with parents, carers, other experts, and the larger community. To encourage best practises and ensure exceptional results for all students, we seek to be a centre of excellence. Teachers and other support personnel are well qualified in the delivery of curricula for students with Special Educational Needs. The staff collaborates closely with paediatric nurses and doctors as well as speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialised medical personnel. Additionally, the school employs a music therapist, whose training offers children and their parents important assistance in exploring communication and growth in a secure setting. We have teachers who specialise in horticulture, swimming, food technology, and physical education. Rebound therapy is a specialty among the personnel. However, coming to visit us and seeing Watling View in action is the greatest way to learn about our school and how we operate. We actively promote participation from families, friends, and the community in all facets of school life and strive to work in cooperation with parents and carers to help our students reach their full potential. Visitors are very welcome and we look forward to meeting you.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 3-18 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.7 | 4.6 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.35% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.5% | 42.99% |
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 | - | 30.28% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.37% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.37 | 2.82 |
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% | 93.36% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.49% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.62% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.96% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 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 | - | 39.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.68% | 45.26% |
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 | - | 30.36% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.89% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.57% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.51 | 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% | 90.81% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.37% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 48.52% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 5.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.15% |
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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 | - | 33.34% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 43.34% |
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 | - | 29.27% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.54% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.09% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 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% | 89.37% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.93% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 5.52% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.11% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 34.96% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.77% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 29.08% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.17% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.85% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.3 | 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 | - | 84.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.98% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 35.25% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.19% | 43.04% |
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 | - | 30.85% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 20.2% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.91% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 87.55% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.71% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.46% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Watling View School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
