Carlton Digby School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
91
AGES
3 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/03/2020)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
30.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
6.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
43.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
61 Digby Avenue
Mapperley
Nottingham
NG3 6DS
01159568289

School Description

Pupils flourish at this inspirational school. Skilled staff expertly care for pupils’ complex needs. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. They told us they are very happy. Relationships between pupils and staff are extremely positive. Staff have very high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement. Consequently, pupils behave very well and try their absolute best. Pupils enjoy receiving ‘Digby Dollars’ as rewards for behaving well and working hard. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils are confident that staff would stop any bullying incidents quickly. There is an excellent range of resources. Pupils’ physical needs are met through a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor pitch, and climbing equipment. Pupils experience an extensive range of activities both inside and outside the classroom. They visit many relevant places of interest. They develop their life skills in local shops and cafes. Pupils enjoy looking after Janet, the tortoise, and Nibble, the school rabbit. The vast majority of parents and carers are positive in their views of the school. One comment, typical of many, was: ‘My child has progressed massively while in school, not just academically but in terms of their social skills and self-care.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have ensured that the ambitious curriculum meets pupils’ individual needs. This includes the needs of disadvantaged pupils. Pupils study either the yellow or blue curriculum, depending on their ability. These curriculums are well thought through. For example, in the ‘ourselves’ topic, pupils learn about their bodies. At the same time, they learn about dental hygiene. Teachers plan an excellent range of activities that motivate and interest pupils. Science is a particular strength. Pupils like wearing laboratory coats and goggles when investigating in the science laboratory. They enjoy making clouds and rain from shaving foam and blue-coloured water. Pupils plant seeds. They can accurately name the parts of a plant. The well-planned mathematics curriculum helps to prepare pupils very well for adulthood. Where appropriate, pupils learn to tell the time and read bus timetables. They learn to calculate money and change. They use these mathematical skills in the local community. The physical education (PE) and active learning curriculum is also a major strength. Pupils meet leaders’ aim of completing 30 minutes of physical activity every day. They can do this by taking part in a wide range of activities. These include yoga, ice-skating, football, basketball, new-age kurling, dodgeball, swimming, tag rugby and trampolining.

Carlton Digby School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 27% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 18% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 27% Agree 55% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 55% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 45% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>45} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 06-03-2018

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