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Shepherds Down Special School
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Shepherds Down Special School
- Primary
- Compton and Shawford SO21 2AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Recent initiatives focus on addressing gaps in literacy and numeracy.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-designed curriculum supports complex needs and contributes to outstanding personal, social, and emotional development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently use strategies that meet all pupils' needs, affecting engagement and behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are on track to make strong progress in reading, writing, and math.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching is personalized, and there is extensive support including therapies to help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, behave well, and develop strong relationships with staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides a range of therapies tailored to individual needs, which helps in emotional and academic growth.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School treats safety as a priority, integrating safety into lessons and quickly addressing any issues of unkindness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong communication with parents ensures continuous care and support for pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the attentive staff and strong personal development programs.
Parental Involvement: The school has strong partnerships with parents, especially in the early years, aiding in effective communication and learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities like horse riding and dance effectively support physical, emotional, and social development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive developmental feedback and professional development to improve skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching improvements have positively impacted pupils鈥� learning tasks and independence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There is rigorous monitoring and feedback to ensure teaching, learning and assessment are good overall.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few teachers are not fully supportive of current improvement priorities, leading to inconsistencies in teaching quality.
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About Us
Shepherds Down Special School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 172 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.18% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | 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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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% | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.36% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | - | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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% | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.54% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | - | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.67% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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 Shepherds Down Special School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1