Dee Banks School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–19139 pupils

Dee Banks, Sandy Lane, CH3 5UX01244667800

Good139 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Inspected Mar 2022

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils139

Good4y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils139

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

139

Avg Class Size

~8*

Head Teacher

Mrs Judith McGuinness

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2022

SENDGeneral SEN

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

12.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.9%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence37.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder89 pupils (64%)

Severe Learning Difficulty13 pupils (9%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty12 pupils (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (4%)

Other5 pupils (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (1%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)43

Support staff (FTE)48

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils139

Free school meals43.9%

English as additional language7.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British82.7%

Other5.0%

Black African2.2%

Mixed Other1.4%

White Other1.4%

Indian1.4%

Asian Other0.7%

Black Other0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Pakistani0.7%

Traveller Irish0.7%

Bangladeshi0.7%

Mixed White & Asian0.7%

Mixed White & African0.7%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£28,132

total expenditure per pupil

+£20,732 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,625

Support staff£7,894

Premises£789

Energy£841

Learning resources£379

Income per pupil£26,028

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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