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Critchill Special School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
97
Capacity
85
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Outstanding and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this school is well-regarded by families for its supportive environment. Although published data on academic progress is limited, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 88% of schools in the area. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education and care provided for their children aged 4-19.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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 |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
91%
Good range of subjects
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Location
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51.22831, -2.33969 · BA11 4LB
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN147126
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.critchillschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Critchill Special School rated by Ofsted?
Critchill Special School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Critchill Special School a good school?
Critchill Special School scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Critchill Special School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Critchill Special School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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