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Middleton School

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Middleton School

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112 pupils
Outstanding· Jun 2024
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Details

Type

Community Special School

Local Authority

Hertfordshire

Head Teacher

Mrs Debbie Hartley

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Website

middleton.herts.sch.uk

Reference Number

117676

Special Educational Needs Support

Speech, Language & CommunicationAutistic Spectrum DisorderModerate Learning Difficulty

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 Pupils112 (124% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls67% / 33%
Free School Meals37.5%
English as Additional Language2.7%
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance92.6%
Persistent Absence24.8%

Class Sizes

Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 114
Year 211
Year 319
Year 423
Year 525
Year 620

Pupil Ethnicities

White British73.2%
White Other7.1%
African6.3%
White & Black Caribbean4.5%
White & Black African1.8%
White & Asian1.8%
Bangladeshi1.8%
Irish0.9%
Traveller0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Indian0.9%

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

7 inspections on record

Current Rating
Outstanding· Jun 2024
  • 2024

    School Inspection

    26 June 2024

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    Outstanding

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationOutstanding
    Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Leaders have expertise in special needs education.
    • Staff deeply understand pupils' special needs.
    Curriculum
    2
    • Curriculum is expertly tailored to each pupil's needs.
    • Curriculum is ambitious and based on latest research.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders have expertise in special needs education.
    • Governors provide thorough oversight and external assurance.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Pupils are taught about risks and safe practices.
    • Respectful relationships create a safe learning environment.
    Pupil Progress
    2
    • Pupils' progress is carefully tracked and adapted.
    • Pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • Staff deliver curriculum exceptionally well.
    • Learning is made accessible through practical methods.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Life skills curriculum helps pupils navigate life.
    • Pupils learn about democracy and accepting others.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Pupils manage behaviour and develop self-control.
    • Very few children have time off school.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2023

    School Inspection

    15 September 2023

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  • 2017

    Short Inspection

    28 April 2017

    View report
  • 2013

    Full Inspection

    8 February 2013

    View report
    Outstanding
  • 2010

    Full Inspection

    15 January 2010

    View report
    Outstanding
  • 2006

    Full Inspection

    13 December 2006

    View report
    Outstanding
  • 2000

    Full Inspection

    15 September 2000

    View report

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.

Primary Results

Performance measures for pupils at the end of Year 6 (Key Stage 2)

Reading, writing and maths

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard0.0%63.3%61.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0.0%9.4%8.0%

Average scaled score

SchoolLAEngland
Reading92106.3105
Maths88105.1104

Progress scores

Reading

+1.2Above average

95% confidence interval: -1.4 to 3.8

Progress in reading from KS1 to KS2

Writing

-3.9Well below average

95% confidence interval: -6.4 to -1.4

Progress in writing from KS1 to KS2

Maths

+0.20Above average

95% confidence interval: -2.2 to 2.6

Progress in maths from KS1 to KS2

Grammar, punctuation and spelling

SchoolLAEngland
Pupils meeting the expected standard0.0%75.6%72.0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0.0%36.3%32.0%

About This Data

  • School rankings are calculated by sorting schools first by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard, then by the percentage achieving a higher standard. Rankings help compare schools within England but do not account for school context or pupil intake.
  • Progress scores measure how much pupils improved from KS1 (Year 2) to KS2 (Year 6), compared to pupils nationally with similar starting points. A score of 0 means average progress; a positive score means above-average progress. Progress scores show the value a school adds, while exam results show final attainment. Some children start higher than others due to factors like natural ability or home circumstances.
  • Data sourced from the Department for Education Key Stage 2 performance tables for 2023/24. LA and England averages provide national and local context.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £267,136 or £2,385 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £15,106 or £135 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Walnut Tree Walk
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9PD

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