Manor School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher makes sure that all aspects of the school's provision work harmoniously together. Consequently, pupils experience a highly consistent and coherent educational experience. This school lives up to its motto of 'love, learn, laugh'.

Senior leaders are highly regarded by staff, pupils and parents alike because they are dedicated to securing high-quality educational provision for all pupils on roll. Senior and middle leaders are very effective because their roles are clearly defined and they work very well together. Pupils' outcomes are outstanding as a result of highly consistent teaching.

Teachers work closely with th...erapists to make sure that all pupils' needs are met. Pupils behave extremely well because they are equipped with skills which enable them to communicate their needs successfully. Adults are excellent role models and support pupils' behaviour effectively.

Pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding because leaders place an emphasis on providing opportunities which enhance every aspect of each pupil's life. Robust systems ensure that pupils are kept safe. Governors are very well informed.

They have relevant skills and experience which mean that they can hold leaders to account affectively for their work. The outdoor play area is carefully planned and provides attractive and varied choices for pupils during breaktimes. Adults skilfully help pupils to develop their physical, social, play and imaginative skills while at play.

Pupils in the early years make outstanding progress because their small steps of progress are very well recorded by adults, who then plan interesting activities to promote further learning. By the end of the Reception Year, pupils are ready to learn in Year 1. Classrooms and other indoor learning areas are highly consistent.

They contain useful information for pupils through the use of signs, symbols, words and numbers. The early years outdoor environment does not contain this information, however. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is well catered for.

Pupils learn to develop friendships, explore different cultures and are involved in evaluating the work of the school.

Information about this school

Manor School is a large special school catering for the needs of primary-aged pupils who have severe learning difficulties. Around three quarters of those on roll have autistic spectrum disorders.

This proportion is increasing. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. Pupils come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and around two thirds speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of pupils who are eligible for free school meals is above average. Around a quarter of the pupils are girls, in line with other similar schools. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.

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