Avalon School

About Avalon School

Avalon School is a secondary special school for students with an Education Health and Care Plan. Students have a wide range of needs including Severe and moderate learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition and Profound and Multiple Learning difficulties. Everything we do at Avalon School is based around our motto- Learning for Life, focusing on the adult our learners will become.

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Key Facts

Students 70

Head/Principal Mrs Helen Farnell

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

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

3.7

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

10 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Support for our Son"

We've been blown away by the support and care provided by Avalon School for our son. The sensory room and therapy spaces have been truly beneficial in helping him develop and grow. The staff are always approachable and willing to listen, it's a real partnership with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen G Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2021

5.0

"Learning for Life at its Best"

My daughter has made amazing progress at Avalon School. The focus on independence and life skills is just what she needs to prepare for adulthood. We love how the school's motto 'Learning for Life' is put into action every day

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2020

4.0

"Good but could be Better"

We had a mixed experience with Avalon School. Our son benefited from the small class sizes and supportive teachers, but we struggled to get consistent communication about his progress. Overall, it's a good school, but there's room for improvement

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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