St John Vianney RC School

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 5–19122 pupils

Rye Bank Road, Firswood, M16 0EXWebsite01618817843

Good122 pupilsAges 5–19EHCP

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Inspected Feb 2023

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Ages5 - 19

Pupils122

Good3y ago

Ages5 - 19

Pupils122

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Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

5 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

122 / 160 (76%)

Avg Class Size

~9*

Head Teacher

Mr Aidan Moloney

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 2.4

SENDGeneral SEN

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

8.1%

Absence rate

Avg 5.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.1%vs 5.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence24.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate5.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder74 pupils (61%)

Specific Learning Difficulty14 pupils (11%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (9%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (8%)

Other5 pupils (4%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Demographics

Total pupils122

Free school meals47.5%

English as additional language11.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British51.6%

White Other15.6%

Mixed Other7.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.7%

Pakistani4.9%

Black African3.3%

Mixed White & Asian3.3%

Black Other1.6%

Unclassified1.6%

Mixed White & African1.6%

Other0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.8%

Asian Other0.8%

Indian0.8%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 7Average

IMD 2025

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