Homewood College
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
37
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(06/12/2023)
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36%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating
5.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
93.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
70.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Queensdown School Road
Off Lewes Road
Brighton
BN1 7LA
01273604472

School Description

Only a small number of pupils come into school daily. When they do attend, pupils do not understand what is expected of them or what they will learn. This is because the adults themselves are unsure. Changes in leadership have meant that staff do not have the skills they need to support the very complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) of pupils. The lack of appropriate systems to support behaviour means that lessons are usually disrupted by poor and, at times, unsafe behaviour. Pupils often use offensive language and show a consistent lack of respect for each other and staff. Many pupils do not attend school regularly. This means their experience of learning is disjointed. While some support is offered through tutoring and alternative provision, leaders are unclear if this provision is meeting the needs of pupils. This is because staff do not monitor whether the learning is effective. Pupils do not achieve well because the curriculum is not carefully planned. Pupils’ education, health and care plans (EHC plan) are not sufficiently taken into account. The ineffective curriculum and high levels of absence means that pupils do not achieve the appropriate qualifications they need to move into future education or employment.

Homewood College Parent Reviews



27% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 9% Agree 27% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 36% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 0% Agree 27% Disagree 36% Strongly Disagree 36% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>36, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 0% Agree 9% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 64% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>64, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 27% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 9% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 36% Don't Know 9% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 9% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 64% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>64, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 9% Strongly Agree 9% Agree 9% Disagree 27% Strongly Disagree 45% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>9, "strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>45, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 18% Agree 9% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 55% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>55, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 0% Agree 45% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 55% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>55, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 9% Agree 27% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 45% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>45, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 0% Disagree 27% Strongly Disagree 36% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 18% Agree 36% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 36% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 0% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 45% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>45, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Strongly Agree 9% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 45% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>45, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022
Yes 27% No 73% {"yes"=>27, "no"=>73} Figures based on 11 responses up to 11-07-2022

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