The St Christopher School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 3–19262 pupils

Mountdale Gardens, SS9 4AWWebsite01702524193

Good262 pupilsAges 3–19EHCP

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Inspected Apr 2024

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Ages3 - 19

Pupils262

Good1y ago

Ages3 - 19

Pupils262

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

262 / 191 (137%)

Avg Class Size

~16*

Head Teacher

Mr Dan Woodman

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

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

7.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.9%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder194 pupils (74%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty32 pupils (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (8%)

Other7 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)37

Teaching assistants (FTE)68

Support staff (FTE)84

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils262

Free school meals43.1%

English as additional language8.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British69.5%

White Other5.0%

Black African4.6%

Bangladeshi4.6%

Asian Other3.1%

Other2.3%

Mixed White & Asian2.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.3%

Mixed White & African1.9%

Indian1.1%

Unclassified1.1%

Black Caribbean0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Mixed Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Chinese0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£28,144

total expenditure per pupil

+£20,744 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,016

Support staff£13,288

Premises£447

Energy£673

Learning resources£533

Income per pupil£28,035

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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