Stormont House School

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About Stormont House School


Name Stormont House School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mr Kevin McDonnell
Address Downs Park Road, London, E5 8NP
Phone Number 02089854245
Phase Special
Type Community special school
Age Range 11-17
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 139
Local Authority Hackney
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher's outstanding leadership has ensured that pupils enjoy school and develop well, both socially and academically. Pupils thrive in the school's nurturing environment. Governors have very high aspirations for the school.

They provide challenge and support to realise leaders' vision. The inclusion leaders are a highly effective team. They ensure that pupils' special educational needs are fully met and develop strong partnerships with parents and external agencies.

Leaders are fully committed to improving teaching and learning using research evidence about what is proven to work in schools. This training has a very posi...tive impact on the quality of teaching across the school, which is excellent. Leaders' partnership and quality-assurance work with other sixth-form providers is exceptional.

Leaders at all levels in the school, including subject leaders, understand their role in providing the best education for pupils. They value the support they get from leaders. Parents are very supportive of the school.

Pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding. Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning. They participate in a wide range of activities, are listened to and cared for.

Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. Highly effective teaching and clear expectations ensure that pupils behave well in class and around the school. There are many strengths in teaching.

Teachers plan activities to meet pupils' needs successfully and support them with clear classroom routines. Pupils' outcomes are excellent. They make strong progress from their starting points across a wide range of subjects because of highly effective teaching.

Pupils' writing is not always as strong as other aspects of learning. Pupils enjoy sport and their many achievements are showcased and celebrated. This has a very positive impact on their self-confidence and personal development.

The 16 to 19 provision is outstanding. All students gain qualifications and continue in education, training or employment. Leaders have developed a strong culture of safeguarding.

Safeguarding is effective.

Information about this school

Stormont House School is a community special school for secondary-age pupils in the London Borough of Hackney. The school currently links with seven providers to deliver its sixth-form provision.

These are: New City College, East London Advanced Technology Training (ELATT), WAC Arts College, Oaklands College, Brooke House Sixth Form College (B6), Capel Manor College and Inspired Directions School. Students spend three days in school and two days studying at the partner provider. Students study English, mathematics, physical education, a work preparation course and information and computer technology in school.

About three quarters of pupils are eligible for the pupil premium funding, which is well above the national average. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. The school is a member of the Hackney Teaching Schools Alliance (HTSA).

The headteacher is a national leader of education. In July 2018 the school was awarded the World Class School Quality Mark (WCSQM). The school does not use any alternative provision.

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