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Longcause Community Special School
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Longcause Community Special School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make consistently good progress across the school due to well-organized assessments.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils appreciate high expectations and behave well, respecting one another.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils faltering in progress receive rigorous additional support.
Teacher Engagement: Professional development encourages staff to improve their work.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders provide regular feedback through collaborative discussion.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Recent changes have started supporting pupils to develop confidence with less adult support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Some parents are involved with a special family project.
Communication with Parents: Parents can access assessment information which helps them understand progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the school鈥檚 support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff concerns are listened to and taken seriously.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Robust response to previous recommendations improved curriculum and teaching.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture and rigorous approach towards safeguarding.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Clear boundaries and high expectations help pupils understand behavior in school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Governors ensure safeguarding issues are well informed and checked regularly.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Residential visits and other learning experiences expand social skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities are planned to match specific learning needs.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Guidance supports pupils鈥� aspirations and future career paths.
Career Counselling Services: Partnerships for internships have been developed locally.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of courses like Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award, GCSE, and BTEC.
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Longcause Community Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 110 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school's tagline captures our enthusiasm for providing students with learning opportunities that are truly applicable to life鈥攂oth in and outside of the classroom.
We at Longcause School want to be the region's top educators and advocates for kids with autism.
Being a centre of excellence, we want to offer children on the autism spectrum a high-quality education.
People who are on the autism spectrum are honoured and respected.
Our passion is to comprehend, support, educate, and improve.
The age range of students at Longcause Community Special School is 4 to 16.
We primarily address the requirements of kids who struggle with cognition and learning as well as communication and social interaction.
In the West of Devon, this school is the sole institution of its kind.
Visitors are always welcome at Longcause.
To assist students in developing the knowledge and abilities they require, we make an effort to view the world from the perspective of someone with autism.
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We at Longcause School want to be the region's top educators and advocates for kids with autism.
Being a centre of excellence, we want to offer children on the autism spectrum a high-quality education.
People who are on the autism spectrum are honoured and respected.
Our passion is to comprehend, support, educate, and improve.
The age range of students at Longcause Community Special School is 4 to 16.
We primarily address the requirements of kids who struggle with cognition and learning as well as communication and social interaction.
In the West of Devon, this school is the sole institution of its kind.
Visitors are always welcome at Longcause.
To assist students in developing the knowledge and abilities they require, we make an effort to view the world from the perspective of someone with autism.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 3-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.5 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.15% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.92% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.95% | 8.19% |