Garston Manor School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
150
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(20/10/2022)
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92%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
22.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
14.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
38%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Horseshoe Lane
Garston
Watford
WD25 7HR
01923673757

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection. Soon after taking up post in September 2015, you identified the strengths of the school and where further improvement could be achieved. With the support of governors, you are effectively addressing the key priorities of the school’s improvement plan. You have had to take some challenging and, at times, unpopular decisions, but are tenacious and acting in the pupils’ best interests. You are setting high expectations for staff and pupils. The large majority of parents praise the school. They feel that you are approachable and totally dedicated to making the school even better. Comments include: The school is well managed. I am very impressed with the provision. The staff are amazing. The headteacher has a clear vision to improve pupils’ learning and progress. The good curriculum is enriched by a variety of opportunities.

Garston Manor School Parent Reviews



88% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 29% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 32% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 36% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 56% Strongly Agree 10% Agree 7% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 17% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>56, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 36% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 24% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 3% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 27% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 41% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 32% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 34% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 34% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 46% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 34% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022
Yes 88% No 12% {"yes"=>88, "no"=>12} Figures based on 59 responses up to 25-11-2022

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