John Watson School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
110
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/10/2022)
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86%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
29.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
27.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
36.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Littleworth Road
Wheatley
Oxford
OX33 1NN
01865452725

School Description

Pupils thrive in the school’s safe and nurturing environment. They want to do well and work hard. Clear routines contribute well to the school’s calm and orderly atmosphere. Pupils arrive happily for the start of the school day and are soon settled into their classrooms. Activities in the youngest classes, such as the morning’s ‘hello’ song, are helping the youngest children to settle into school. The school’s values: safety, learning, independence, communication and engagement (SLICE), underpin school life. Adults take good care of pupils, respect their views and listen carefully to what they have to say. Pupils feel secure and valued, and grow in confidence as a result. They usually behave well, although anxieties and frustrations make it hard for some to behave well all the time. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They develop strong relationships with their pupils and know precisely when to ask more of them. Leaders take any concerns about bullying seriously and act promptly. Pupils are interested in visitors. They speak about their school and their learning enthusiastically and have a clear sense of their own progress over time. Inspectors were often greeted warmly and politely, with a smile and a shake of the hand.

John Watson School Parent Reviews



80% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 13% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 13% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 27% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>27} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 87% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 7% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>87, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 60% Strongly Agree 13% Agree 7% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 13% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 20% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 27% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022
Yes 80% No 20% {"yes"=>80, "no"=>20} Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2022

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