Kingsdown School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
124
AGES
3 - 14
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(01/03/2022)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
7.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
42.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
8.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
48.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Snakes Lane
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6XT
01702527486

School Description

Pupils love school. Staff make sure pupils feel happy and safe. Bullying does not happen. Pupils thrive because of the expert care and support from staff. Parents are supportive and would recommend the school to others. Pupils thoroughly enjoy learning. They bounce in through the doors each day, smiling and communicating with staff. Behaviour is exceptionally good. Pupils are polite, respectful and friendly. They take care of one another and give each other ‘high fives’ when they feel things have gone well. Pupils follow their own special curriculum, with personal targets which are well suited to their needs. There is a wide range of learning and enrichment activities. Together with the high-quality care, pupils are well prepared for the next stage. Pupils learn to communicate in the best way they can. This is a top priority. Good teaching and positive relationships with constant praise and encouragement are very evident. These combine to give all pupils, including those who are non-verbal, a means of communicating their needs and interests. Dance, trampolining and soft play promote pupils’ movement skills well, including those in wheelchairs and walkers. Music has a powerful impact on pupils. They enjoy the many opportunities to sing and play instruments, which enriches their lives. Celebrations of achievement in assemblies are fantastic.

Kingsdown School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 96% Agree 4% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>96, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 89% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>89, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 39% Strongly Agree 57% Agree 4% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>39, "strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 96% Agree 4% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>96, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 25% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 02-03-2022

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