Avocet House
IndependentPrimary
Avocet House
Ages8 – 18
8 pupils
Good· Dec 2024
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Norfolk
Head Teacher
Mr Alan Waldron
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Boarding
Boarding
Opened
March 2005
Website
www.specialisteducation.co.uk
Reference Number
134978
Special Educational Needs Support
Specific Learning DifficultySocial, Emotional & Mental Health
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils8 (80% of capacity)
Age Range8 – 18
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls88% / 13%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
5 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Dec 2024
- 2024Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum11- Pupils have personalised learning programmes that engage them.
- Opportunities in some subjects are less secure.
Leadership2- Leaders share a clear vision for the school's success.
- Leadership transition was managed sensitively.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils have a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy.
- Phonics teaching does not match reading resources for some pupils.
Teaching Quality11- Teaching is generally precise and helps pupils understand.
- Phonics teaching is not always aligned with reading resources.
Personal Development2- Personal development is woven into all aspects of school life.
- Pupils learn to engage with the community through practical tasks.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave well and are respectful.
- Consistency of approach helps pupils meet expectations.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2021Good
- 2017Outstanding
- 2012Outstanding
- 2009
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
The Old VicarageSchool Lane
Heckingham
Norfolk
NR14 6QP
Phone
01508549320Website
specialisteducation.co.ukOther primary schools nearby
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