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Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4LS, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
78
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
177%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. Although there are no published stats for KS2 expected or higher standards, the school serves a diverse age range of 4-19 and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 55% of schools.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other4.3%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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53.40078, -2.54691 · WA1 4LS
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111496
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.foxwoodschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fox Wood Special School rated by Ofsted?
Fox Wood Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Fox Wood Special School a good school?
Fox Wood Special School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fox Wood Special School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fox Wood Special School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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