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Selworthy Special School
Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.3 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education for its 209 students aged 4-19. While there is limited published data on academic progress, the school is rated better than 83% of schools in its locality, indicating a strong overall performance. However, it's important to note that there are currently no reported students meeting the expected standards in KS2 for reading, writing, and mathematics.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.9%
White Other7.2%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.03392, -3.09277 · TA2 8HD
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN146698
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Selworthy Special School rated by Ofsted?
Selworthy Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2013.
Is Selworthy Special School a good school?
Selworthy Special School scores 83.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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