The Harbour School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

InspectedSpecialAges 5–19123 pupils

Tipner Lane, Tipner, PO2 8RAWebsite02392665664

Inspected123 pupilsAges 5–19EHCP

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Ages5 - 19

Pupils123

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Ages5 - 19

Pupils123

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

5 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

123 / 200 (62%)

Avg Class Size

~9*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sian Lacey

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

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

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

50%

Would recommend

Avg 81%

48.5%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

48.5%vs 7.4% avg

Would recommend

50%vs 81% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate48.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence91.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate229.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support22.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans77.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health91 pupils (74%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder15 pupils (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)42

Teaching assistants (FTE)50

Support staff (FTE)73

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils123

Free school meals80.5%

English as additional language2.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.2%

Mixed Other2.4%

Mixed White & Asian2.4%

Black African1.6%

White Other0.8%

Unclassified0.8%

Bangladeshi0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

2024-25

Parent View

50.0%

of parents would recommend

18 responses

Well taught★60.0%

Good progress★60.0%

Happy child50.0%

Safe50.0%

Well led50.0%

Good behaviour40.0%

Informed30.0%

Well looked after⚠20.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2019

Spending Per Pupil

£67,881

total expenditure per pupil

+£60,481 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£31,079

Support staff£19,149

Premises£1,475

Energy£1,089

Learning resources£1,951

Income per pupil£71,693

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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