Halton is an outstanding School...a vibrant, thriving
learning community... Ofsted 2011

The school takes in pupils just as they are and gives them
the confidence and self-belief to go out into the next stage
of their education, wherever that may lead them, with
their heads held high.... Ofsted 2011

The school’s contribution to the quality of provision and
partnerships for children and young people who are in
families of service personnel is outstanding. HMI 2010
RaiseOnline Stability                          50.0%
Number on Roll                  2010            2012              2017
                                105              135              210
Percentage service pupils                       70%
Percentage absence              2010            2011              2012
                                7.9%            3.6%             2.7%
KS2 Target setting              4 left/4 joined the cohort of 15 in Y5
                                   KS1 – 2: 33%       FS - KS2: 16%
Year 6 ‘Total’ (cohort of 15)                    36
Pupil premium                     2011/12 – Service pupils £13,600
                                            FSM pupils £1,720
The outstanding curriculum ensures that topics are presented in
radically different ways to what they may have experienced in other
schools…(it) builds on pupils’ interests and aspirations. Ofsted 2011

This is so exciting I feel like dancing!
(Science week 2012)
This is so much better than being at school!
(Great Fire of London experience day)
I’ve never done maths in the woods before – it’s cool’
Adults never give up on you …they will keep going over
stuff. I’m dyslexic and sometimes get Level 4 now.
I hardly talked for two and a half years at my old
school it’s different here…(Y5)
‘I’ve got my daughter back since she has been at
Halton
Ofsted 2011
The contribution of the family Support coordinator is exceptional in
offering support to the whole family, especially those from Service
backgrounds.…a pioneering project…has created a safe and stress-free
environment in which pupils flourish
•Mrs Allen helps you learn, shows you around
•I like working with her, it’s fun and I like the passport
•She’s good to talk to when you feel upset and then you
can go back to class feeling OK
•She helps you settle in the school quickly – Halton is the
best school I have ever been to and I have been to LOTS!
•She helps you send messages on your computer to your
old school
•She’s good to talk to about home
•I like sending e-blueys to dad and I love it when I get
one back!
• I like working with her because she’s really kind and she
really listens
•I have been extremely impressed with the
level of welfare, care and understanding of Mrs
Allen who has helped us all through a difficult
time.

•I appreciate Mrs Allen spending time with x
and y to write e-blueys to their Dad while he
is away for 6 months in Afghanistan, thank
you.

•It is nice to know there is someone about at a
regular time to talk to.’
The halton project

The halton project

  • 2.
    Halton is anoutstanding School...a vibrant, thriving learning community... Ofsted 2011 The school takes in pupils just as they are and gives them the confidence and self-belief to go out into the next stage of their education, wherever that may lead them, with their heads held high.... Ofsted 2011 The school’s contribution to the quality of provision and partnerships for children and young people who are in families of service personnel is outstanding. HMI 2010
  • 3.
    RaiseOnline Stability 50.0% Number on Roll 2010 2012 2017 105 135 210 Percentage service pupils 70% Percentage absence 2010 2011 2012 7.9% 3.6% 2.7% KS2 Target setting 4 left/4 joined the cohort of 15 in Y5 KS1 – 2: 33% FS - KS2: 16% Year 6 ‘Total’ (cohort of 15) 36 Pupil premium 2011/12 – Service pupils £13,600 FSM pupils £1,720
  • 6.
    The outstanding curriculumensures that topics are presented in radically different ways to what they may have experienced in other schools…(it) builds on pupils’ interests and aspirations. Ofsted 2011 This is so exciting I feel like dancing! (Science week 2012) This is so much better than being at school! (Great Fire of London experience day) I’ve never done maths in the woods before – it’s cool’ Adults never give up on you …they will keep going over stuff. I’m dyslexic and sometimes get Level 4 now. I hardly talked for two and a half years at my old school it’s different here…(Y5) ‘I’ve got my daughter back since she has been at Halton
  • 8.
    Ofsted 2011 The contributionof the family Support coordinator is exceptional in offering support to the whole family, especially those from Service backgrounds.…a pioneering project…has created a safe and stress-free environment in which pupils flourish
  • 9.
    •Mrs Allen helpsyou learn, shows you around •I like working with her, it’s fun and I like the passport •She’s good to talk to when you feel upset and then you can go back to class feeling OK •She helps you settle in the school quickly – Halton is the best school I have ever been to and I have been to LOTS! •She helps you send messages on your computer to your old school •She’s good to talk to about home •I like sending e-blueys to dad and I love it when I get one back! • I like working with her because she’s really kind and she really listens
  • 11.
    •I have beenextremely impressed with the level of welfare, care and understanding of Mrs Allen who has helped us all through a difficult time. •I appreciate Mrs Allen spending time with x and y to write e-blueys to their Dad while he is away for 6 months in Afghanistan, thank you. •It is nice to know there is someone about at a regular time to talk to.’

Editor's Notes

  • #4 Both school are in the upper quartile for mobility. There is an extra administrative burden but have staff who are very good at liaising with previous schools. In terms of leadership, tracking progress and data analysis is difficult.
  • #5 There are issues around having service children but not all negative, both schools work hard and what works for service children works for all children.Both schools work hard to deliver a memorable curriculum and give the children a sense of place and belonging at their new school