Special
Ofsted Good
About Balance Alternative Provision
Balance is an Alternative Provision established to meet the needs of young people who are disengaged in a mainstream setting. We offer a combination of Academic, Vocational and Life skills, focussing on keeping a balanced Curriculum that boosts our students' Cultural Capital.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Andrew Dean
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
5.0
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
1.3
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 3
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Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 10, 2023
5.0
"A fresh start for our daughter"
We've been really impressed with the support and care that Balance AP has shown our daughter. The staff are approachable and understanding, and the programs they offer have really helped her to stay on track with her education. She's actually started to enjoy learning again which is a huge relief for us as parents.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David P
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2023
5.0
"A positive experience for our son"
We sent our son to Balance AP after he struggled to fit in at his mainstream school. We were a bit apprehensive at first, but the staff were fantastic and really helped him to find his feet. He enjoyed the construction classes and made some great friends. We're so grateful for the support they gave him.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
R
Rachel C
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 20, 2023
4.0
"Mixed feelings about our experience"
We've had a bit of a mixed experience with Balance AP. The staff are lovely and our child enjoys the Hair & Beauty classes, but we feel that the support for students with special educational needs could be better. We've also found the communication from the school to be a bit hit and miss at times.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
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