Muntham House School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders, managers and governors have successfully maintained the good outcomes for pupils since the last inspection. Pupils get a second chance at this school and most of them value this and turn their lives around. Members of the governing body have worked hard to secure additional funding so that disadvantaged pupils now achieve equally as well as others.

Pupils achieve well and make at least good progress in English and mathematics. They make very good progress in science and in design and technology. Pupils acquire accreditation by the time they leave Year 11.

Pupils all go on to college, take on apprenticeships or attend the sixth fo...rm. Parents are pleased with their children's progress and would recommend the school to others. The wide range of therapies at the school contributes very well to pupils' personal development, their behaviour and social skills.

The range of topics and subjects effectively matches the needs and abilities of pupils. As a result they work hard, enjoy school and make good progress. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good.

Through excellent assemblies pupils improve their confidence and self-esteem. This helps to prepare pupils very well for their futures. Behaviour improves rapidly once pupils start at the school, enabling them to quickly catch up with their learning.

Pupils show how much they value the school by the exceptionally high levels of attendance. Teaching is good. Lessons are well planned to meet the individual needs of pupils.

The overall effectiveness of the sixth form is good. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Outcomes for different groups of pupils are not regularly measured. Arrangements for checking the attendance of pupils while on work experience or at college are not thorough enough.

The school must ensure that it meets 'the national minimum standards for boarding schools' which have not been met.

Information about this school

The school caters for pupils who are supported by a statement of special educational needs for their behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. There is boarding provision for 40 pupils.

About a third of pupils also have a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and/or autistic spectrum disorder. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. A very few are from Pakistani or African backgrounds but no pupils speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is above average. This is additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after. The school receives additional sports funding.

Additional catch-up funding is provided for all pupils in Year 7. The nearby Chichester College, Central Sussex College and Northbrook College provide off-site training in vocational education for sixth form students for one day each week. The school enters some pupils in Year 10 early for their examinations.