As a special school for pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities, all our pupils are working below the expected levels of the national tests at the relevant key stages. Therefore, it would be inappropriate for our children to be entered for these tests. In Key Stage 4, pupils work towards qualifications and appropriate accreditations. 

Unlike the standard national curriculum, at special schools there is no expectation that a child will achieve a particular level by a given age or make progress at a predetermined rate. However, attainment of a level by a particular age helps identify likely rate of progress using the Connecting Steps assessment tool.  

Our assessments are based on professional judgment of staff. Teachers use their knowledge of the child, consider the contexts in which learning takes place and gather evidence from a variety of sources, to support their decisions and to make their judgements based on everyday activity and continual monitoring and assessment. These judgements are moderated both internally and externally with professionals from other schools. 

End of Key Stage Pupil Progress

Progress at End of Key Stage 4 2024

14 pupils completed Key Stage 4 (YR 11) in summer 2024.

Mean Progress (05/09/23-04/07/24) for YR 11 in English and Maths 

Accreditation-Core Subjects 2023-24 

• Two students achieved their Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths  
• In ELC maths all pupils entered achieved their estimated grade; two pupils achieved Entry Level 3 and nine pupils achieved Entry Level 2  
• In ELC English, all pupils entered achieved their estimated grade; two pupils achieved Entry Level 3, nine pupils achieved Entry Level 2 and one pupil achieved Entry Level 1. 
• In ELC Science, all pupils entered achieved their estimated grade; eight pupils achieved Entry Level 3 and three pupils achieved Entry Level 2. 
• Year 11 pupils achieved a total of 113 certificates for unit awards across the curriculum. 

Destination of YR 11 Leavers 2023-24 

• 7 pupils moved on to 16-19 provision at a local SEND School 
• 5 pupils moved on to Foundation Learning courses at college 
• 2 pupils, due to extenuating circumstances, are currently seeking places. 

Year 11 Leavers 2023-24 Accreditation

Progress at End of Key Stage 3 2023

18 pupils completed Key Stage 3 (Y9) in summer 2024.  

Mean Progress (05/09/23-04/07/24) for Y9 in English and Maths

Progress at End of Key Stage 2 2023 

14 pupils completed Key Stage 2 (Y6) in summer 2024. 

Mean Progress (05/09/23-04/07/24) for pupils in Y6 in English and Maths

Statutory teacher assessment was uploaded to the Local Authority and Department for Education and reported to parents and carers:  

• Reading-PK6 (4 pupils); PK3 (9 pupils). 
• Writing- PK5 (2 pupils); PK4 (2 pupils); PK3 (9 pupils). 
• Maths- PK5 (7 pupils); PK4 (6 pupils). 
• Science- no pupils met the standard in science. 

Progress at End of Key Stage 1 2024

5 pupils completed Key Stage 1 (Y2) in summer 2024.

Mean Progress (05/09/23-04/07/24) for pupils in Y2 in English and Maths

Non-statutory teacher assessment was recorded and reported to parents and carers as follows: 

• English language comprehension and reading- Standard 4 (1 pupil); Standard 3 (2 pupils); Standard 1 (2 pupils). 
• English writing- Standard 2 (3 pupils); Standard 1 (1 pupil); below (1 pupil). 
• Maths- Standard 3 (2 pupils); Standard 2 (2 pupils); below (1 pupil). 

Progress at the end of EYFS 2024 

One pupil completed EYFS. 

Statutory assessment for this pupil was uploaded. The pupil was assessed as ‘emerging’ in all seven aspects of the framework. 

Pupil Performance Data

Swimming

We believe that swimming is an important life skill and carries numerous benefits for everyone who does it; from developing fitness and confidence to improving self-esteem and personal safety. Throughout every primary class we have swimming lessons in addition to PE every week.