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An exceptional school that is meeting a specific need kindly, calmly and effectively. The pupils are encouraged to use, and excel, at their talents, be it Latin, cooking or photography. There is no sense of limitation because they have special needs and their self esteem is high as a result.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 64 ·
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire County Council
- SEN provision
- · ASD · SpLD
Headteacher
Head of School
Matthew Page
Since 2024, Matthew Page NPQLT. Before coming to teaching, ran his own sports coaching company and worked in professional football for Lincoln City, Huddersfield Town and Portsmouth as a statistical analyst. Previous teaching experience includes
Entrance
All children have EHCPs and are admitted to the school via the local authority. Numbers are lower in the younger years but quickly fill up in the older year groups.
Exit
Most go on to local mainstream FE colleges to take vocational courses. The school keeps in touch until they are 18 and handles any problems that may occur. School is proud that for the last three years they have not had any NEETS.
Latest results
We do not publish results data for special schools. Find out more.
Teaching & learning
All pupils have EHCPs for SEMH (social, emotional, mental health). On arrival at the school each child is assessed and then reassessed six weeks later with attainment levels set. Year 7 pupils are in a specialist nurture class to help them overcome
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
Arts & extracurricular
Keyboard and guitar lessons offered as part of options from year 9-11 and incorporated into personal learning plans.
Residential trips to France for history GCSE students, and surfing in Cornwall. Walking and camping trips take children out of
Sport
An impressive sports hall, shared with the school next door. Active football team and lots of trips to sports venues, including Wembley for international football games.
Ethos & heritage
Set in the rural Lincolnshire village of Spilsby, the school was built and opened in 2003 in the grounds of the local comprehensive. It replaced a residential school that was closed down. A modern building all on one level, it has a calm welcoming
Therapy & staffing
Most staff are long serving and use of agency staff is unusual. External therapists visit weekly, including a music therapist.
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
All staff receive regular CPD training on how to work with pupils with a variety of SEN needs and handle extreme circumstances efficiently and calmly. We saw this in action when a pupil had to be restrained and taken to the contemplation room.
Pupils & parents
Pupils have conditions including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional demand avoidance, attachment disorder, pathological demand avoidance, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, dyslexia and
The last word
An exceptional school that is meeting a specific need kindly, calmly and effectively. The pupils are encouraged to use, and excel, at their talents, be it Latin, cooking or photography. There is no sense of limitation because they have special needs
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Full inspection: Good
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Personal development | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Full inspection: Inadequate
| Personal development | Inadequate |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
