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West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
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West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
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- Leeds LS28 6HL
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: All pupils make expected or better than expected progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in and out of classrooms, and attendance is improving.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Good quality teaching and support ensure that all pupils achieve at least the progress expected of them.
Teacher Engagement: Very little requires improvement; the quality of learning is improving.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is good for all groups of pupils and is sometimes outstanding.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: High-quality relationships and good support ensure calm lessons and good learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils say they feel safe and their parents agree.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Some parents would welcome more timely information about the progress their children are making.
Communication with Parents: Communication with parents is not yet fully effective.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils and staff all say there is very little bullying, and when it does occur staff deal with it quickly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The Principal has moved the school from strength to strength.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: No evidence of bullying was seen during the inspection.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour in lessons is almost always good and some is outstanding.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils told inspectors that they know how to stay safe in school. They get on well together.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils particularly enjoy the many sporting and dramatic activities, and the educational visits.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth form students work well and many achieve external accreditation and move on to further education and training.
Support for SEND: This is a large special school which caters for pupils with a very wide range of special educational need.
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About Us
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 271 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.7 | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 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% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.83% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6 | 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 | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.93% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | - | 95 | 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 | - | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.82% | 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 | - | 95 | 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 | - | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.87% | 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 | - | - |
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 | -1.48 | 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 | 1.2 | 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% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 45.31% | 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% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.93 | 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 | 96% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 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 | -1.75 | 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 | 2.6 | 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% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.56% | 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% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 3.04 | 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 | 95% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 85% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.09% | 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 | -1.58 | 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 | 0.2 | 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% | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.04% | 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% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 3.08 | 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% | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.54% | 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 | -1.56 | 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 | 1.5 | 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% | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.98% | 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% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.89 | 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 | 96% | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.53% | 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 | -1.46 | 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 | 0.9 | 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% | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.23% | 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% | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.23% | 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% | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1