Ofsted: Good

The Rise Free School

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personMrs Karen Oliver

corporate_fareAMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onFeltham, TW13 7EF

language Visit Website phone 2080990640

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

136

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Attainment 8

17.1

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GCSE Rank

#24 in Hounslow

#3,872 of 4,663 nationally

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The Rise Free School is a Free schools special school in Feltham, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Rise Free School is a free schools special in Feltham, Hounslow, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It is part of AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 143 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.1, placing the school #24 in Hounslow and #3,872 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 1.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 13% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. The school ranks #50 of 26 primaries in Hounslow and #14,770 of 4,663 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

17.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)1.5%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.53

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

15.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.90

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

14.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

16.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

13.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

13%

LA 65%

Reading50% LA 75%

Writing13% LA 72%

Maths25% LA 76%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%England 61%

Reading-% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 77% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

20%

LA 61%England 60%

Reading60% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing20% LA 73% · Eng 71%

Maths30% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.0

Read

LA -0.1

-4.1 to 4.1

-2.1

Write

LA 0.6

-6.1 to 1.9

-5.1

Maths

LA 0.6

-8.9 to -1.2

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 66%England 65%

Reading50% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths25% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.1

Read

LA 0.5

-3.1 to 5.4

-7.6

Write

LA 0.7

-11.6 to -3.7

-5.0

Maths

LA 0.7

-8.7 to -1.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 66%

Reading50% LA 75%

Writing17% LA 78%

Maths0% LA 76%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.8

Read

LA -0.1

-10.6 to -1

-7.3

Write

LA 0.4

-11.9 to -2.7

-10.8

Maths

LA 0.4

-15.1 to -6.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

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08 March 2023

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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01 October 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-07-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2017-06-06

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-10-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.8%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 143 pupils. During this period, there were 4 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	143	4	2.8%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	135	4	3.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	144	4	2.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	138	13	9.4%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	135	12	8.9%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	136	11	8.1%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	136	8	5.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	137	16	11.7%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	129	8	6.2%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	127	13	10.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	127	10	7.9%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	122	5	4.1%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	115	2	1.7%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	118	3	2.5%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	105	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	105	3	2.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	104	12	11.5%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	90	1	1.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	84	9	10.7%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	83	8	9.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	76	10	13.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	74	10	13.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	65	10	15.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	59	15	25.4%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	53	12	22.6%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	49	15	30.6%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 110 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree56%

agree36%

disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree67%

agree18%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable5%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes98%

no2%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree74%

agree20%

strongly disagree5%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree32%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree62%

agree33%

disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

disagree12%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree9%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover