Rigby Hall Day Special School

About Rigby Hall Day Special School

Rigby Hall School is an all-age Special School providing education for children between the ages of 4 and 19 with a wide range of learning difficulties. We cater for the needs of our pupils within different pathways and different curriculum areas. Our values of ‘Respect’, ‘Acceptance’, Valuing Difference’ and ‘Encouragement’ enable our pupils to have the opportunities and skills to ‘Explore, Learn and Grow’ in a safe environment.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Tracey Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

16 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school and staff"

My daughter has been at Rigby Hall for a year now and we couldn't be happier. The staff are so caring and supportive, and the facilities are amazing. We love the values the school promotes, especially the emphasis on mutual respect.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie T. Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 10, 2022

4.0

"Rigby Hall is a hidden gem"

My son has been at Rigby Hall for a year and we're really pleased with the progress he's made. The school's focus on individual liberty and mutual respect has been especially helpful for him, and the staff are always willing to listen and adapt to his needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James R. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful school with dedicated staff"

We were so impressed with the school's Widgit Centre and how it helped our son with his communication skills. The staff were always willing to help and support us, and the school's values of respect and acceptance really shone through.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca K. Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 25, 2021

3.0

"Some improvements needed but overall a good school"

We've been at Rigby Hall for a couple of years now and while we appreciate the school's efforts to promote British values, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about what's going on. The staff are generally good, but we've had some issues with communication in the past.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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