Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Grange Drive, LE13 1HA |
| School Website | www.birchwoodschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1664483340 |
| URN | 134640 |
School Census
| Total | 224 |
| Girls/Boys | 83/141 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 37.1%/62.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 84 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/12/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/12/2014 | Good |
| 20/09/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/09/2011 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 28 June 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 03 May 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 December 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 September 2011 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 July 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.1 |
| 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 | 0.36 |
| Progress 8 | -1.4 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.9 |
| 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 | 0.34 |
| Progress 8 | -1.34 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.7 |
| Progress 8 | -1.56 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 91 |
| Maths | 86 |
| 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 | 93 |
| Maths | 82 |
| Reading Progress | -4.4 |
| Writing Progress | -6.9 |
| Maths Progress | -7.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 83 |
| Maths | 86 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -4.4 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.9 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| 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 | 90% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Sherard Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grange Drive, , LE13 1HA
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 16-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Burton Road, , LE13 1DN