Ofsted: Good accessibility_new Special School (SEND)

St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Kevin Harrington (Headteacher)

location_onWetherby, LS23 6DF

language Visit Website phone 01937842144

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Age Range

3-19

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St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa is a Non-maintained special school primary school in Wetherby, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa is a special school in Wetherby, Leeds, admitting pupils aged 3-19. The school has approximately 89 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Specialist Provision Assessment Context

Because St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa is a specialist or alternative provision setting, pupils often follow tailored curricula rather than standard national GCSE or SAT benchmarks. National attainment figures below may be suppressed or reflect small cohorts.

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Attainment 8 Score

1.1

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.06

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.08

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2024

Inspection Report

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06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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11 February 2020

Inspection Report

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29 November 2018

Inspection Report

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11 February 2015

Inspection Report

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29 February 2012

Inspection Report

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20 January 2009

Inspection Report

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14 October 2008

Inspection Report

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28 June 2006

Inspection Report

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04 June 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-02-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2020-02-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2018-11-29

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-02-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

2012-02-29

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 82 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	82	0	0.0%	0.8%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	81	4	4.9%	0.9%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	77	3	3.9%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	75	1	1.3%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	70	2	2.9%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	56	1	1.8%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	56	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	54	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	57	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	55	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	54	1	1.9%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	59	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	56	0	0.0%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	55	1	1.8%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	56	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	56	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	55	3	5.5%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	49	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	48	2	4.2%	0.5%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	47	4	8.5%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	54	2	3.7%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	55	2	3.6%	0.4%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	54	3	5.6%	0.5%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	56	6	10.7%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	57	2	3.5%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	56	3	5.4%	0.5%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Hearing Impairment 14 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

81%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree58%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree69%

agree19%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree54%

agree8%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree69%

agree12%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree19%

disagree8%

strongly disagree12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree62%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree12%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree69%

agree8%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

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