The Studio School Luton
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
66
AGES
14 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Studio school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

This school was closed.

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(01/10/2014)
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1 - 9 York Street
Luton
LU2 0EZ
01582 211111

School Description

Barnfield Studio School is much smaller than an average-sized secondary school. It opened on the Barnfield College Campus in September 2010 as one of the country’s first two studio schools, and part of the Studio Schools Network. It was initially named the Barnfield Business and Enterprise School Academy, before changing its name to Barnfield Skills Academy. In September 2012 the school relocated to its present site. The studio school is currently a part of the Barnfield Federation, and works in partnership with Barnfield South Academy, Barnfield West Academy and Barnfield College. Although it is an academy, staff, students and parents refer to it as a ‘school’, as does this report. Many students who join the school have had a significantly disrupted education in the past. Many have not attended school regularly and some have been educated at home. The proportion of students known to be eligible for the pupil premium is above the national average. This is additional government funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, or who are looked after by the local authority. An above average proportion of students are from ethnic minority backgrounds and speak English as an additional language. The proportion of disabled students and those with special educational needs supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above average. A small number of students attend alternative provision in Luton on a full-time basis, as an alternative to permanent exclusion, at the Avenue Centre for Education, and KWS Educational Services. The small sixth form offers several Extended Diploma options, although sixth-form students can also opt for subjects taught at one of the partner establishments. Main subjects, such as English, mathematics and science, are taught in the main teaching block, but students travel to specialist facilities for their work-related lessons. Students spend some of their time on project-based learning and are encouraged to gain workplace experience and develop business ventures. The school does not meet government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. Four of the ten teachers in post during the previous academic year have left the school without being replaced, because the number of students on roll has fallen. The school’s sixth form accounts for half of the students who are currently on roll.

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