Avalon School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Brooks Road, BA16 0PS |
| URN | 123945 |
School Census
| Total | 60 |
| Girls/Boys | 24/36 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 40.0%/60.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 28 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/05/2014 | Good |
| 04/07/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/07/2011 |
| 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 | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| 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 | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| 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 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 14% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 5% |
| 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 | 57% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.7% |
Nearby Schools
Brookside Community Primary School
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brooks Road, , BA16 0PR