Southern Cross School
Details
| Age Range | 9-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Address | Roundwood Road, M22 4AB |
| URN | 105623 |
School Census
| Total | 129 |
| Girls/Boys | 21/108 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 16.3%/83.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 84 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/03/2018 | Good |
| 21/11/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.16 |
| Progress 8 | -2.45 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.19 |
| Progress 8 | -2.8 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.13 |
| Progress 8 | -3.1 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 87 |
| Maths | 86 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 95 |
| Maths | 89 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | -12.6 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 87 |
| Maths | 87 |
| Reading Progress | -7.0 |
| Writing Progress | -13.5 |
| Maths Progress | -10.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 88 |
| Maths | 87 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 46% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 11% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Benchill Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Benchill Road, , M22 8EJ