Heaton School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
99
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/07/2023)
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95%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
47.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
18.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
44.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
St James Road
Heaton Moor
Stockport
SK4 4RE
01614321931

School Description

Heaton School is a special school catering for students aged 11-19 with complex learning difficulties. All students have statements of special educational needs. The main categories of need are severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. However, many students have additional needs, particularly communication difficulties and those of a medical nature. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is high (31%). Nearly all students are of White British heritage. Six students are in the care of the local authority. The school’s sixth form, the provision for 16-19 year-olds, is called the Extended Education Department. A proportion of students joins this department each year from other special schools and specially resourced units in mainstream secondary schools to continue their education. The school has Performing Arts Specialist College status. It provides extended services by way of after-school clubs, a youth club and a holiday club for students. There are facilities for multi-agency work, particularly with health professionals and to support parents and carers. The school has been completely refurbished since the last inspection.

Heaton School Parent Reviews



90% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 30% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 80% Strongly Agree 5% Agree 5% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>80, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 30% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 15% Strongly Agree 55% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>15, "strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 35% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 10% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023
Yes 90% No 10% {"yes"=>90, "no"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-07-2023

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