Garston Manor School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Horseshoe Lane, WD25 7HR |
| School Website | www.garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1923673757 |
| URN | 117667 |
School Census
| Total | 150 |
| Girls/Boys | 36/114 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 24.0%/76.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 52 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2012 | Good |
| 05/10/2009 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 4.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 4.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.14 |
| Progress 8 | -1.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.9 |
| 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 | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 | -1.53 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.02 |
| Progress 8 | -1.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| 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 | 58% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 55% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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