How Effective Are We?
Hailey Hall School is a converter Academy Special School for boys aged 11-16.
What we know about ourselves
- We cater for boys who have learning, social, emotional and behavioural and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The school meets the needs of all our pupils who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Educational Health and Care Plan.
- An increasing number of pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. At Hailey Hall School 58% of pupils are entitled to Free School Meals, compared to the average of 40% in state funded Special Schools. 2 pupils are CLA (2.5%). The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged, i.e. Pupil Premium Pupils, is 60%. There is also an increasing percentage of pupils with mental health issues.
- Our vision is to be an outstanding school which offers a safe and stimulating learning environment, where pupils are able to develop socially, academically and emotionally, in order for pupils to attain and achieve their full potential, becoming effective citizens and life-long learners.
- The school has 84 places which support the young person’s education and care.
- The school population is drawn from all parts of Hertfordshire and Essex, especially the larger urban areas. The urban areas contain socio-economically deprived housing estates. The rural areas contain small primary schools or larger secondary schools that cater for wide geographical catchments. We also draw pupils from similar estates in the large urban areas of Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, and Bishop’s Stortford.
- The school operates its own transport system with all Hertfordshire drivers employed by the school. Transportation of Essex pupils is organised by Essex County Council.
- All staff are trained in Hertfordshire STEPs, which is a behaviour management approach that teaches de-escalation and physical intervention techniques.
Pupil Premium
Please click this link to view our Pupil Premium statement
Pupil_premium_statement_2023-2024
Achievement
Please see here for DfE School performance tables Attainment Report to Governors on Key Stage 4 Data please click this link to view our Achievement Data 2024 Exams Analysis
Pupil Destinations
For information on our Pupil Destinations please click the links below:
Local Offer
For more information relating to Hailey Hall’s local offer please click this link SEND-OFFER-Review-Autumn-Term-2024
School Evaluation
The School has robust mechanisms to ensure that our evaluation processes enable us to continually improve our education offer. We follow the Ofsted structure for this to identify achievements and priorities.
Please click here to view our SEF SUMMARY 24-25 v
Latest Ofsted Reports
Please find our latest Ofsted School Inspection Report by clicking on the link Ofsted – Final report Sept 2022
Feedback from parent survey April 2024:
· 100% of parents agree that their child is happy at this school
· 100% of parents feel their child is safe at school
· 90% of parents feel like ‘there is a good range of subjects available to their child at this school’
· 97% of parents agree that ‘the school supports their child’s wider development.’
· 97% of parents ‘feel their child does well at School’.
· 100% of parents agree that ‘the School gives their son the support they need to succeed.’
· 100% of parents agree that ‘if their child has been bullied, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively’.
· 97% feel the School communicates effectively
· 92% feel that concerns are dealt with effectively
· 97% feel that the School is well led and managed
· 97% feel that the School lets them know how their child is doing
· 100% feel that they receive valuable information about their child’s progress
· 100% would recommend the School to another parent
Quotes form a parent survey April 2024:
‘My son’s progress has been amazing since starting. He is happy and is now managing to control and regulate his emotions better. Since starting in September he has completely changed and is happy to attend school. He is also proud of the work he is doing and access a range of learning’
‘Staff & the Teachers are always very friendly & professional, approachable & always supportive. Thank You all’
‘We feel privileged to have our child accepted to this school. We are confident he will reach his full potential under the guidance of the teachers and staff here. Thank you all’
Parent comments from previous surveys:
‘My child is thriving far beyond my expectations. He is exceeding in nearly every subject, I couldn’t ask for more .’ (November 2023)
‘This school is absolutely perfect for any child with additional needs would you consider 6 form as I honestly don’t want to leave.’ (November 2023)
‘Since attending my son has come on so much. 3 years of no education to being educated supported and most of all happy to learn. We receive weekly feedback and any time I need contact they always get back to me straight away. The support for both child and parent is outstanding. I can’t put into words how amazing Hailey hall has been.’ (November 2023)
‘He is exceeding all expectations and loves to go every day’ (May 2023)
‘Was told he was unteachable at primary now he is a high achiever in some subjects and will be taking exams early!’ (May 2023)
‘Can not praise the staff enough. My son is a different person now and is so happy ‘(May 2023)
‘Personally grateful for all you have done there for my child I feel he has progressed more in the year he’s been with you then he never has anywhere else and hand on my heart and truly grateful and will continue to support you and him every step of the way’ (May 2023)
“My son is a changed boy! Thank you” “Weekly emails are helpful” “Potential bullying is always reported” “He enjoys every minute” “I would recommended this school to another parent – and I have done!” December 2020
“The school is amazing and has done well by my son” November 2021
“Thanks for all your hard work, my son likes the school, we really appreciate all your efforts.” November 2021
“I’m really happy with my son’s progress, he has shocked me from going to school 2 hrs a week from leaving my home at 7.30 am and not getting home till 4.30 pm, it’s progress For my son growing up and dealing with this he also has become more confident in maths where maths was a no go before. I’m really pleased my son has he difficulties, but seen such a change really happy with his progress much appreciated.” November 2021
