Great Arley School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
107
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/04/2024)
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91%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.5:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
25%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
53.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Holly Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
FY5 4HH
01253821072

School Description

Pupils are proud ambassadors for their school. They are kind and polite, and thrive due to the positive relationships that they have with the staff, who look after them well. In the early years, children settle in quickly. They make a positive start to their education. Pupils are happy. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has high aspirations for their achievement and conduct. They achieve well. Pupils make the most of the opportunities that the school provides for them to develop their talents and interests. These include activities such as the school band, drawing and sports. They become confident and independent young people. As school councillors, pupils take an active role in improving the school. Digital leaders help their peers to develop their understanding of how to stay safe online. Pupils raise money for a variety of local and national charities. They show a high degree of care for others. Pupils take part in a wide range of trips that help them to deepen their understanding of the wider world and the subjects that they study. For example, they visit museums, a library and a zoo and go on residential trips to take part in adventurous activities.

Great Arley School Parent Reviews



90% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 5% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 90% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 38% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 76% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 5% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 14% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>76, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 38% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 19% Strongly Agree 43% Agree 29% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>19, "strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 90% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 38% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 81% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 48% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 52% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 24% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024
Yes 90% No 10% {"yes"=>90, "no"=>10} Figures based on 21 responses up to 16-04-2024

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