Fiveways Special School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Victoria Road, BA21 5AZ |
| School Website | www.fivewaysschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1935476227 |
| URN | 123944 |
School Census
| Total | 94 |
| Girls/Boys | 25/69 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 26.6%/73.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 44 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 08/07/2014 | Outstanding |
| 08/10/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2024 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 18 April 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 23 November 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 July 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 08 October 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 28 November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 06 October 2005 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 17 January 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
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 | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| 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 | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| 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 | 45% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 23% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 18% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| 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 | 50% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 23% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| 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 | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
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