Medina House School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 4–11138 pupils

School Lane, PO30 2HSWebsite01983522917

Good138 pupilsAges 4–11EHCP

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Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils138

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils138

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

138 / 168 (82%)

Avg Class Size

~20*

Head Teacher

Mr Christopher Berry

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

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

9.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.5%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence36.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

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

Severe Learning Difficulty78 pupils (57%)

Speech, Language & Communication33 pupils (24%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty12 pupils (9%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)13

Teaching assistants (FTE)35

Support staff (FTE)44

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils138

Free school meals34.1%

English as additional language1.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.8%

Asian Other1.4%

Black African1.4%

Mixed White & African1.4%

Other0.7%

Black Other0.7%

Unclassified0.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.7%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£27,646

total expenditure per pupil

+£20,246 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,427

Support staff£13,287

Premises£1,132

Energy£573

Learning resources£1,039

Income per pupil£28,106

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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