The Fountains Primary School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–11204 pupils

Bitham Lane, Stretton, DE13 0HBWebsite01283247600

Good204 pupilsAges 2–11EHCP

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Good2y ago

Inspected Sept 2023

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils204

Good2y ago

Ages2 - 11

Pupils204

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

204 / 195 (105%)

Avg Class Size

~23*

Head Teacher

Mrs Nicola Price

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

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

7.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.0%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 204 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 Disorder147 pupils (72%)

Severe Learning Difficulty41 pupils (20%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (5%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty6 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 22

Teaching assistants (FTE)66

Support staff (FTE)80

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils204

Free school meals 43.6%

English as additional language 21.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British67.2%

Pakistani11.3%

Mixed Other5.4%

White Other4.9%

Asian Other2.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.5%

Other2.0%

Indian1.5%

Black African1.5%

Black Other0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£21,901

total expenditure per pupil

+£14,501 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£7,388

Support staff£8,483

Premises£522

Energy£244

Learning resources£1,323

Income per pupil£27,607

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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