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The Garden School
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- Hackney N16 8BZ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress, especially in communication, reading, writing, and number work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding; the school is calm, welcoming, and pupils feel safe and secure.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Detailed progress checks enable tailored activities ensuring every pupil achieves well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and excellent knowledge of pupils鈥� learning needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching promotes rapid progress; pupils make outstanding progress in communication, reading, and writing.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers are skilled, enthusiastic, and provide high-quality individual support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: High attendance at annual meetings; parents are positive about the school's work.
Communication with Parents: Parents are very satisfied with the school鈥檚 work and feel well informed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership rigorously checks teaching effectiveness and inspires staff; conflicts are managed professionally.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Senior leaders continually monitor teaching and progress, driving rapid improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; comprehensive safety measures are in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour and positive attitudes, enhancing their learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High standards of care and safeguarding ensure pupils feel safe and secure.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Many after-school sports clubs available; pupils participate enthusiastically.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils are well-prepared for further education and achieve accredited qualifications.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils progress successfully to local or specialist colleges.
Support for SEND: The school provides outstanding support for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they achieve well.
Subjects Offered: A wide range of subjects, including effective use of visual cues, supports broad learning.
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The Garden School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 193 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Garden is a top-notch school in the London Borough of Hackney that educates students ages 4 to 16 while providing them with highly specialised services for those who have autism. Every child should be valued and acknowledged for what makes them exceptional and unique, in our opinion. We put the unique needs and objectives of each kid at the heart of our work. This philosophy serves as the foundation for our unique, child-centered curriculum, which was created to provide the best conditions for fostering independence, learning, and communication in a welcoming setting.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 2-20 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 7.7 | - | 6.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | - | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 102 | 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% | 68.69% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12% | 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 | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | 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 | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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% | 60.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.58% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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% | 64.2% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.63% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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% | 64.21% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.04% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 39.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.77% | 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 | - | 36% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 24.4% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 95.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 94.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 25.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.63% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 18.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.94% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 43.34% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 56.59% | 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 | - | 39.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.07% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 87.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 124 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 21.07% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.47% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 82% | 11.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.6% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 35.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48% | 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 | - | 32.07% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.79 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 95.29% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 27.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.79% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 67% | 18.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.23% | 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 | - | 27.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.19% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 87.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.69% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.62% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 64% | 10.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.15% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.83% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.21% | 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 | - | 28.67% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 85.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 13.92% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.77% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Garden School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1