Linwood School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

OutstandingSpecialAges 2–19411 pupils

Alma Road, Winton, BH9 1AJWebsite01202525107

Outstanding411 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils411

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils411

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

411 / 422 (97%)

Avg Class Size

~24*

Head Teacher

Mrs Gemma Talbot

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jan 2025

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

9.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.1%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence28.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder188 pupils (47%)

Speech, Language & Communication59 pupils (15%)

Severe Learning Difficulty42 pupils (10%)

Specific Learning Difficulty35 pupils (9%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty30 pupils (7%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty23 pupils (6%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (3%)

Other8 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)80

Teaching assistants (FTE)144

Support staff (FTE)188

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils411

Free school meals42.8%

English as additional language14.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British78.1%

White Other7.1%

Mixed White & African2.4%

Other1.9%

Asian Other1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Chinese1.2%

Mixed Other1.0%

Indian1.0%

Unclassified0.7%

Black African0.7%

Bangladeshi0.7%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Black Other0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

63 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£35,792

total expenditure per pupil

+£28,392 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£12,752

Support staff£10,973

Premises£1,615

Energy£360

Learning resources£933

Income per pupil£34,016

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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