The Fountains High School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 11–18250 pupils

Bitham Lane, Stretton, DE13 0HBWebsite01283247580

Good250 pupilsAges 11–18EHCP

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Good3y ago

Inspected Dec 2022

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils250

Good3y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils250

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

250 / 225 (111%)

Avg Class Size

~36*

Head Teacher

Mr Gareth Allen

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Dec 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 2.7

SENDGeneral SEN

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

10.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.8%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence28.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 248 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder110 pupils (44%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty54 pupils (22%)

Severe Learning Difficulty47 pupils (19%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (6%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty7 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 34

Teaching assistants (FTE)43

Support staff (FTE)62

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils250

Free school meals 40.8%

English as additional language 18.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British70.4%

Pakistani11.6%

White Other3.2%

Mixed Other2.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.0%

Other1.6%

Indian1.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Asian Other1.2%

Black African1.2%

Black Other0.8%

Unclassified0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Chinese0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Apr 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£19,148

total expenditure per pupil

+£11,748 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,343

Support staff£5,343

Premises£398

Energy£191

Learning resources£784

Income per pupil£20,326

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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