Located in Street, Avalon School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Avalon School currently has around 73 pupils on roll, which is about 122% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.5% boys and 42.5% girls. Around 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Brooks Road, Street, BA16 0PS |
| Website: | https://www.avalonschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 07904757483 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher) Amy Norris (Head of School) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123945 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 73 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 31 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.00% | 65 |
| Unclassified | 5.50% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 1 |
| African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispin School Church Road , BA16 0AD | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strode College Church Road , BA16 0AB | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar School Friends Meeting House , BA16 0EB | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton Dundon School School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.