Located in London, Connaught Special School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Connaught Special School currently has around 26 pupils on roll, which is about 25% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.5% boys and 11.5% girls. Around 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 45%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 46.2%. african pupils make up about 23.1%

School Information

Address: Kirton Road, London, E13 9BT
Website: http://www.connaught.lihtrust.uk/
Telephone: 02039887874
School Type: Free schools special
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Newham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Nithra Subramaniam
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 149777

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Ofsted Inspection

    Pupils

    General

    Age Range: 5 - 19
    Gender: Mixed
    School Capacity: 105
    Number of Pupils: 26
    Number of Boys: 23
    Number of Girls: 3

    Absence

    SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
    Overall absence: 11.7% 4%
    Persistent absence: 45% 8.2%

    Ethnicity

    Bangladeshi46.20%12
    African23.10%6
    Other (any other ethnic group)7.70%2
    White British3.80%1
    Other Black3.80%1
    Other Asian3.80%1
    Unclassified3.80%1
    White and Black African3.80%1
    Other White3.80%1
    White and Asian0.00%0
    Other Mixed0.00%0
    Irish0.00%0
    Pakistani0.00%0
    White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
    Chinese0.00%0
    Caribbean0.00%0
    Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
    Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
    Indian0.00%0

    Education - Primary

    KS2 progress scores not available.
    This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
    Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
    School
    England average
    61%
    Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
    School
    England average
    8%
    Average score in reading
    School
    England average
    105.1
    Average score in maths
    School
    England average
    104.3

    Education - Secondary

    Progress 8 score

    Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
    School
    Town average
    0.28
    England average
    -0.03
    Entering EBacc
    School
    Town average
    48%
    England average
    35%
    Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
    School
    Town average
    48%
    England average
    41%
    Attainment 8 score
    School
    Town average
    46.5
    England average
    44.6
    EBacc average point score
    School
    Town average
    4.2
    England average
    3.9
    Staying in education or employment
    School

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    Primary

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    Secondary

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    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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    16 plus

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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    All-through

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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    Not applicable

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Connaught Special School
    Kirton Road , E13 9BT
    - not rated 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
    Alif Academy
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    - not rated 698 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
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    School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.