Freemantles School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
218
AGES
4 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/11/2023)
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99%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
28.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
16.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
28.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Smarts Heath Road
Mayford Green
Woking
GU22 0AN
01483545680

School Description

At Freemantles, pupils’ complex autism is accepted as part of their unique personality. Teachers go out of their way to understand each pupil’s needs. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. They value the importance of pupils’ communication and provide plenty of opportunities for its development. Learning picture exchange is often the very first step for pupils to begin understanding how to communicate socially. Pupils enjoy their practical lessons. They learn through daily outdoor experiences. Pupils make regular visits to the woods to experience a calm and natural environment. These visits build confidence and help to reduce anxieties. Pupils also take part in residential visits, including short stays in the school’s caravan. Secondary and sixth-form pupils work hard tending the horticultural area. They enjoy caring for the school’s menagerie of small animals. This range of opportunities provides pupils with ideas for future work and promotes longlasting interests. Parents praise the support they get to manage their child’s needs. Parents’ typical view is that ‘this school cares as much about our children as we do’. Staff know that unkind words and behaviours between pupils can be confusing, and cause upset. They are quick to make sure that any incidents of perceived bullying are dealt with appropriately.

Freemantles School Parent Reviews



98% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 16% Disagree 1% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 15% Disagree 1% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 30% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 82% Strongly Agree 5% Agree 4% Disagree 1% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>82, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 18% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 36% Strongly Agree 47% Agree 13% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>36, "strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 12% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 22% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 25% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 17% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 23% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 17% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023
Yes 98% No 2% {"yes"=>98, "no"=>2} Figures based on 100 responses up to 22-11-2023

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