George Hastwell School Special Academy

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

InspectedSpecialAges 3–1994 pupils

Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, LA14 3LWWebsite01229475253

Inspected94 pupilsAges 3–19EHCP

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages3 - 19

Pupils94

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 19

Pupils94

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

94 / 90 (104%)

Avg Class Size

~6*

Head Teacher

Samantha Kidd

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

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

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

13.8%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

13.8%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate13.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence36.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 89 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

Severe Learning Difficulty34 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder32 pupils (34%)

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability8 pupils (9%)

Multisensory Impairment2 pupils (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 15

Teaching assistants (FTE)42

Support staff (FTE)48

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils94

Free school meals 67.0%

English as additional language 1.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British96.8%

Indian2.1%

White Other1.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£30,422

total expenditure per pupil

+£23,022 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,411

Support staff£13,789

Premises£367

Energy£467

Learning resources£944

Income per pupil£30,744

2023-24

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