The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 90% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–15
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 20
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 90%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Steve Markham (Head of Short Stay School)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Farm Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3QE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sycamore Short Stay School's Ofsted rating?
Sycamore Short Stay School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sycamore Short Stay School?
Sycamore Short Stay School currently has 20 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sycamore Short Stay School take?
Sycamore Short Stay School caters for pupils aged 5 to 15.
Where is Sycamore Short Stay School?
Sycamore Short Stay School is in Dudley, DY1 3QE, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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