The Beeches School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Aurora Boveridge College, Wimborne, BH21 5RT |
| School Website | www.the-aurora-group.com/thebeeches |
| Telephone | 1725551247 |
| URN | 146790 |
School Census
| Total | 26 |
| Girls/Boys | 9/17 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.6%/65.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2024 | Good |
| 21/01/2020 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 9.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.71 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 |
| 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 | 0.15 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| 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 | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 60% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 30% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| 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 | 10% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 20% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 40% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |