Paternoster School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–1766 pupils

Watermoor Road, GL7 1JRWebsite01285652480

Good66 pupilsAges 2–17EHCP

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Good2y ago

Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages2 - 17

Pupils66

Good2y ago

Ages2 - 17

Pupils66

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 17

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

66 / 60 (110%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Jennifer Laird

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

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

9.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.5%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Specialist SEN Unit

Capacity: 60 places

This school has a specialist unit providing targeted support for pupils with specific SEN

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty22 pupils (33%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder21 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (8%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty4 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)24

Support staff (FTE)30

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils66

Free school meals39.4%

English as additional language7.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British81.8%

White Other4.5%

Asian Other3.0%

Black Other1.5%

Mixed Other1.5%

Unclassified1.5%

Chinese1.5%

Black African1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£30,955

total expenditure per pupil

+£23,555 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£11,455

Support staff£12,121

Premises£864

Energy£833

Learning resources£1,197

Income per pupil£34,985

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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