Hatton Special School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

OutstandingSpecialAges 3–11196 pupils

Roding Lane South, IG8 8EUWebsite02085514131

Outstanding196 pupilsAges 3–11EHCP

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Outstanding8mo ago

Inspected Jul 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils196

Outstanding8mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils196

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

196 / 191 (103%)

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mr Chris Smaling

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

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jul 2025

SENDGeneral SEN

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

80%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

10.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.1%vs 6.6% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence31.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans99.5%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder123 pupils (63%)

Speech, Language & Communication52 pupils (27%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty4 pupils (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty4 pupils (2%)

Other3 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)29

Teaching assistants (FTE)84

Support staff (FTE)101

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils196

Free school meals41.8%

English as additional language19.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani18.4%

Bangladeshi17.9%

Black African12.2%

White British10.7%

Indian9.7%

White Other9.2%

Black Other4.1%

Mixed Other3.6%

Asian Other3.1%

Unclassified3.1%

Black Caribbean2.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Chinese1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Other0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

34 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Safe80.0%

Informed80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led70.0%

Well taught60.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£38,802

total expenditure per pupil

+£31,402 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£11,101

Support staff£14,692

Premises£1,958

Energy£477

Learning resources£345

Income per pupil£38,005

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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