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Ofsted Requires Improvement
About Pinewood School
Pinewood School is a specialist SEN setting, for pupils with Learning Difficulties, Autism and Speech, Language and Communication needs. We believe that every young person has potential, and with the right support, they can achieve wonderful things.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Miss Taney Howarth
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
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
10.5
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
35 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Pinewood School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Chris D
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 10, 2023
4.0
"A Warm and Welcoming Community"
From the moment we visited Pinewood, we knew it was the right school for our son. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the focus on SEN is reassuring. We love the way the school celebrates every child's achievements, no matter how small.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
L
Louise B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
4.0
"A School on the Right Track, but..."
We moved our son to Pinewood from a mainstream school, and while we're pleased with the SEN support, we feel the school could do more to engage with parents. The build update is exciting, but we're worried about the impact on the students. Still, we're proud of the progress our son made during his time here.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
E
Emily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2022
5.0
"Exceptional School, Exceptional Staff"
I've been blown away by the level of care and support our daughter has received at Pinewood. The facilities are always clean and well-maintained, and the staff go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and included. The Peter Pan summer show was a highlight of the year!
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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