Weatherfield Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
165
AGES
7 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(13/06/2023)
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91%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
19%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
0.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
33.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Brewers Hill Road
Dunstable
LU6 1AF
01582605632

School Description

Pupils speak about how peaceful their school is. Most are at ease in their surroundings. Pupils, including those in the sixth form, develop trusting relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel safe. There is little bullying. Pupils develop the self-awareness to resolve any ‘little dramas’ that occur. Pupils also trust adults to help them if they find things tough. Most pupils respond splendidly to staff’s high expectations for their behaviour. Pupils often collaborate with classmates as they go about their studies. They continue to develop social skills at break- and lunchtimes. Lunch in the dining hall is a happy, sociable affair as pupils show ‘manners at mealtimes’. Pupils are keen to earn a green card and be eligible for one of the ‘lucky little trips’ that staff run for them. Pupils study a combination of subjects from the national curriculum and courses focused on preparation for adult life. Pupils are taught, and like, to read. They make good use of the school’s new reading room. Pupils love their time learning on the school farm and speak knowledgeably about how they care for the alpacas and other animals.

Weatherfield Academy Parent Reviews



96% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 17% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 4% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 35% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 65% Strongly Agree 17% Agree 4% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>65, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 22% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 22% Strongly Agree 52% Agree 13% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 35% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 35% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 22% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023
Yes 96% No 4% {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 15-06-2023

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