Combe Pafford is an outstanding school. As a result of inspirational leadership and management, the school has continued improving since the last inspection and now provides exceptionally well for all its pupils. The quality of vocational provision, including excellent accommodation and resources, ensures that pupils are extremely well prepared for their futures.

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October 2010

 

At Combe Pafford School we value all pupils equally.  We have very clear aims to which all staff and governors are committed.  Pupils will find our school caring and supportive, in both academic tasks and in areas of emotional health and well being where tasks are stimulating and presented to them at their individual level.

We have a strong commitment to provide an environment where pupils feel happy and safe, not to fear failure but to grow in confidence, increase self esteem and understand their capabilities in preparation for life outside and after school.

The significant majority of pupils go on to meaningful further education, employment or training in South Devon and beyond.

In addition to a highly experienced and committed team of staff, we have three designated autistic bases for Key Stages 2 - 4, led by an Advanced Skills Teacher who also undertakes outreach work with local schools. A Pastoral Support Coordinator liaises with parents and other agencies, and manages a small team of assistants to support pupils with particular difficulties.
 
In 2003 the school buildings were totally refurbished at a cost of £3.8 million.  This has provided up to date facilities for the teaching of all curriculum subjects including science labs, ICT suites, art studio, food and textiles.  


In September 2007 Combe Pafford was designated as one of the few special schools in the UK with Business and Enterprise as a specialism, and subsequently changed its name to Combe Pafford Business and Enterprise School. The new status was the result of a deliberate strategy to capitalise on the school's fine work over a long period of time with Key Stage 4 pupils in the sphere of work-related learning, particularly business links, enterprise activities and work experience.


Our overarching school aim now is to maximise the academic, personal and social potential of all our pupils, irrespective of disability, through the medium of Business and Enterprise, driven by the lead subjects of Maths, ICT and Business and Enterprise.