Located in Sheffield, Paces School for Conductive Education is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is a non-maintained 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.

Paces School for Conductive Education currently has around 55 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.4% boys and 43.6% girls. Around 23.5% 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 13%. Persistent absence is recorded at 59.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.1%).

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 .

School Information

Address: Thorncliffe Hall, Sheffield, S35 2PH
Website: www.paces-school.org.uk
Telephone: 01142845298
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Elizabeth Bell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135815

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 60
Number of Pupils: 55
Number of Boys: 31
Number of Girls: 24

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13% 4%
Persistent absence: 59.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.10%38
Pakistani7.30%4
Unclassified7.30%4
Other White3.60%2
White and Black Caribbean3.60%2
African3.60%2
Other Mixed1.80%1
Caribbean1.80%1
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
37%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
44%
Local authority average
45%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
45.1
Local authority average
47.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
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3out of 4 128 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School High Green
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High Green Primary School
Wortley Road , High Green S35 4LU
- not rated 525 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greengate Lane Academy
Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT
3out of 4 569 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Greengate Lane Primary School
Greengate Lane , High Green S35 3GT
- not rated 569 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Green Comprehensive School
Pack Horse Lane , High Green S35 3HY
- not rated 103 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD
- not rated 2,914 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD
- not rated 2,914 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD
3out of 4 2,997 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House School
Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH
- not rated 2,083 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.