Applebee Wood Community Specialist School
Details
| Age Range | 4-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Far Croft, PR5 5SS |
| School Website | www.applebeewood.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1772336976 |
| URN | 119880 |
School Census
| Total | 155 |
| Girls/Boys | 35/120 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 22.6%/77.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 78 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/01/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/01/2013 | Good |
| 12/05/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/05/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 07 February 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 28 November 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 22 January 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 May 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 20 September 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 November 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.2 |
| 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 | 0.13 |
| Progress 8 | -1.61 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.7 |
| 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 | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 | -1.66 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.12 |
| Progress 8 | -2.21 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -10.5 |
| Writing Progress | -11.4 |
| Maths Progress | -12.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| 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 | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 21% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| 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 | 78% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lourdes Avenue, , PR5 5TB
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Linden Drive, , PR5 5AS