286
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Overview
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 26/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Previous inspection
- 2014Outstanding
AddressOliver Way, Chelmsford, CM1 4ZB
Telephone01245491492
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.2:1
Religious characterDoes not apply
Establishment history
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
286
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
35%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
30%
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 286 | 10.7 | 100% | 9% | 35% | 10% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 283 | 11.7 | 100% | 8% | 35% | 9% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 275 | — | 100% | 9% | 32% | 9% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 265 | 10.0 | 100% | 8% | 32% | 12% | 40% |
| 2020/21 | 261 | 9.7 | 92% | 8% | 26% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 243 | 8.8 | 89% | 7% | 29% | 10% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 233 | 10.0 | 94% | 5% | 28% | 11% | 33% |
| 2016/17 | 229 | 9.8 | 93% | 8% | 26% | 11% | 32% |
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