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Details

Age Range5-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Other independent special school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
AddressTunstall Road, ST8 7AB
School Websitewww.roachesschool.net/
Telephone1782523479
URN124495

School Census

Total 46
Girls/Boys 9/37
Girls/Boys Ratio 19.6%/80.4%
% pupils where English not first language None
No. pupils eligible for free school meals None
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 28.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
11/10/2022 Good
03/07/2018 Outstanding
Inspection Date 11/10/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/07/2018
Quality of Education
Behaviour and Attitudes
Personal Development
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
11 October 2022Standard inspection: GoodView
04 June 2019Additional inspectionView
03 July 2018Standard inspection: OutstandingView
08 October 2013Standard inspection: OutstandingView
03 November 2010Standard inspection: OutstandingView
06 February 2008Standard inspection: GoodView
18 June 2002Standard inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 2.5
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 0.11
Progress 8 NP
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 8.4
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 0.36
Progress 8 NP
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 8.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 0.54
Progress 8 NP

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
54%
agree
8%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
23%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
46%
agree
15%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
8%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
46%
agree
8%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
23%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
8%
agree
0%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
69%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
54%
agree
8%
disagree
31%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
38%
agree
0%
disagree
31%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
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
54%
agree
8%
disagree
38%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
46%
agree
23%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
23%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
46%
agree
15%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
15%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
46%
agree
31%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
15%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
46%
agree
15%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
23%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
38%
agree
15%
disagree
31%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
38%
agree
23%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
15%
don't know
8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
62%
no
38%

Ethnicity

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