Samuel Cody School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
287
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(24/05/2022)
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98%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.5:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
12.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
35.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Ballantyne Road
Farnborough
GU14 8SN
01252514194

School Description

Pupils work hard, behave sensibly and achieve well. They greet visitors cheerily and introduce themselves politely. Pupils know that adults have high expectations of everyone. One said that they are encouraged to be ‘the best version of themselves’. Pupils are ambitious for the future. Those in Year 11, for instance, are looking forward to moving on to the next stage of education or employment. They say that they will miss Samuel Cody School. One pupil said: ‘This school will always hold a special place in my heart and mind.’ Some of the older pupils were sitting national examinations at the time of the inspection. They waited for the start of the examination calmly and patiently, with quiet reassurance from their teachers. Staff get to know pupils very well. They know how to help them to be successful, both personally and academically. Pupils feel safe and secure as a result. They say that there is always an adult on hand to listen and to help whenever needed. Pupils told inspectors that staff are very good at dealing with any friendship problems. Leaders act quickly if there are any concerns about bullying.

Samuel Cody School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 31% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 29% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 46% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 58% Strongly Agree 19% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>58, "strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 33% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 17% Strongly Agree 42% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 23% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 37% Agree 38% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 40% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 37% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 52 responses up to 24-05-2022

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