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Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ progress is meticulously tracked and goals are clearly identified.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils have a very positive attitude, behave well, and show respect towards adults and peers.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Swift identification, support, and timely action to address gaps in teaching quality.
Academic Progress: Achieving excellent outcomes through a broad curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing positive attitudes
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Collaborative efforts ensure all pupils attend frequently
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued, supported by leaders, and are integral to the school's work.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective systems to monitor teaching ensure pupils’ outcomes are continuously improved.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud and benefit from effective training
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge and clear feedback promote learning
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Highly effective training opportunities support staff
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff need further support to improve practice; occasional inconsistencies noted.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents generally positive; engaged via pupil passports and progress tracking.
Communication with Parents: Parents kept well-informed about their child's learning and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the progress and well-being improvements in their children.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School works productively with families
Communication with Parents: Regular communication about attendance and progress
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from parents about school efforts
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Incidents of inappropriate behaviour managed well, significant decline in incidents.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership has rigorously addressed previous inspection priorities with robust plans.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address needs with unwavering commitment
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Inclusive practices prepare students for future steps
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding procedures are robust and records are detailed; staff vigilant.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well and respect adults and each other.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Training effective, significant decline in behavioural incidents; restraint rarely used.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Open culture prioritizes pupil safety
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Exceptional behaviour and attitudes recognized
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff vigilance supports pupil well-being
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Valuable outdoor activities, visits, and residential experiences are integral to the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide set of experiences enrich curriculum
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Planned experiences help achieve EHC plan outcomes
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Older pupils need more practical experiences for better real-life skills preparation.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils visit a college and are prepared for new academic year methodically.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Move up days and 'bite size' experiences help ease transition anxieties.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality career education with individual interviews
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Trips and visits help develop understanding
Support for SEND: Pupil passport system helps staff review and report pupils’ outcomes effectively.
Support for SEND: Resources meet diverse special educational needs
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Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

It has 228 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.

At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Melton Mowbray and the neighbouring districts in Leicestershire are served by the prosperous and active Birch Wood School.
We offer a very specialised and singular learning environment, ensuring that we can suit a variety of learning needs.
We all share a culture of having high expectations for our children and young people, and we strive to give them an education that is of the highest calibre, is balanced, and is focused on their individual, personal, and academic success.
There are 160 children enrolled in the Birch Wood School learning community, spread out over three venues, including our Post 16 Center.
The high functioning autism programme at Birch Wood offers a highly personalised learning environment.
A specialised, low-sensory atmosphere and established routines are beneficial to students.
At key stage 3, students have access to a therapeutic setting, primary-trained teachers, and secondary-trained topic specialists.
Although we have very high expectations for our students' academic performance, we also realise how crucial it is to lay the correct foundations for learning in order for them to succeed.
Students with numerous learning disabilities on the moderate learning problems continuum, including autism, are served by Birch Wood Vale from the ages of 11 to 16.
We provide a mainstream-style curriculum that is comprehensive and balanced and gives students the chance to pursue a variety of credentials, including GCSEs.
With no more than 12 kids in a class, we are able to offer both subject specialists and SEND specialised teachers in a cosy setting.
As a result, we can guarantee that kids receive a thoughtful balance of academic possibilities, life skills, including adulthood preparation, and therapeutic input.
The Nook is a nurture base that provides a customised programme for children with high functioning autism ages 11 to 16.
Students have the option of following a customised curriculum with expert advice from experts and subject specialists.
Students can enrol in GCSE courses, a variety of vocational programmes, and appropriate psychological help in a serene, structured setting.
Our Post 16 centre offers 16 to 19-year-olds with a range of requirements a unique and specialised learning environment.
Three classes are divided up among the students to accommodate PMLD, SLD, and MLD.
We provide a wide variety of certified courses that help students move on to further education, the workforce, or specialised settings.
Students will have the chance to advance their reading and numeracy fundamentals while building on their prior learning.
Our Post 16 Lead collaborates closely with families and outside organisations to make sure that our young people receive the care they need to be prepared for life after Birch Wood.
Our ENABLES ethos guides our teaching and learning at all of our locations, and we strive to produce young adults who are happy and self-assured and are prepared for their next steps in education.
At Birch Wood Area Special school you should receive a warm welcome from students and staff, be inspired by their thirst for learning and positive attitudes, sense their enjoyment and respect for each other and be able to see the positive difference.
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 82 96 97
Reading 93 98 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 57.49% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.1% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.4 Well Below Average
Writing -6.9 Well Below Average
Maths -7.2 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 86 100 96
Reading 83 99 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 63.64% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 10.73% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.3 Below Average
Writing -4.4 Well Below Average
Maths -3.1 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 96 94
Reading - 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 62.19% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 9.63% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.3 Below Average
Writing -1.9 Below Average
Maths -0.6 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 92 93
Reading - 92 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 56.02% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.56% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -6.9 Well Below Average
Writing -6.5 Well Below Average
Maths -7.6 Well Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.34 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 3.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 27.81% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 5% 40.24% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 20.58% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.76% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.41% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 0.34 2.46 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 94.53% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 15 151 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 86.95% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 36.56% 32.73%
School sixth forms 0% 26.81% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 10.42% 10.22%
Other education destinations 93% 13.09% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 4.07% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 3.65% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.56 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 6.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 29.86% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 42.62% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 22.01% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.38% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 14.96% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 0.7 2.65 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 95.12% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 13 146 141
Pupils staying in education 100% 90.2% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 39.24% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 27.59% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 9.22% 10.38%
Other education destinations 77% 14.12% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.32% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.32% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.52 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 7.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 30.33% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 11% 6 45.41% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 23.98% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 10.51% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 15.69% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 0.64 2.77 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 88% 95.56% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 17 145 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 87.47% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 18% 34.65% 33.25%
School sixth forms 0% 29.29% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 6.35% 8.45%
Other education destinations 71% 17.29% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 3.06% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.29 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 5.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 25.89% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 5% 39.36% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 19.05% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.64% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.34% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 0.46 2.43 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 91.81% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 11 168 140
Pupils staying in education 100% 80.92% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 28.85% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 30.23% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 5.08% 9.08%
Other education destinations 91% 17.81% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.23% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.08% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.31 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 5.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 28.57% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 41.7% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 20.02% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 10.96% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.04% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 92.18% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 14 200 145
Pupils staying in education 100% 85.05% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 33.95% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 27.59% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 3.68% 8.95%
Other education destinations 100% 22.64% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 5.73% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.68% 2.45%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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