Quality of education, including sixth form
Ofsted Judged
OUTSTANDING
‘‘Achievement is outstanding because of a stimulating curriculum carefully designed to meet individual need’ – Ofsted 2023
- 100% GCSE passes at L1 and L2 in summer 2022. All gained English, maths and science GCSE outcomes.
- Y12/13 gained gained additional GCSE outcomes and re-sit passes.
- 108 subjects at GCSE passed. 7 BTEC & other L1 and L2 passes in vocational subjects.
- Pupils meet industry professionals and local business about work.
- Highly developed sixth form offer.
- Strong links with local colleges and FE providers.
- Strong PSHE and RSHE curriculum.
‘Leaders leave no stone unturned to ensure pupils achieve well’ - Ofsted 2023
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Ofsted Judged
OUTSTANDING
‘The curriculum is strong. Teachers are knowledgeable so pupils learn well’ – Ofsted 2023
- Positive learning culture with well-formed relationships between teachers and learners.
- Lessons are well planned and differentiated to meet individual learner need.
- Teachers have high expectations and aspirations for all learners.
- The climate for learning is excellent.
- The school promotes a culture of self-reflection and high quality continued professional development.
- Excellent relationships. between learners and staff.
- Parent/Carer feedback surveys with high satisfaction 2023.
- Reading is taught consistently well.
‘Leaners attitudes to learning and their behaviour is outstanding’ - Ofsted 2023
Behaviour, attitudes & personal development
Ofsted Judged
OUTSTANDING
‘Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional’ – Ofsted 2023
- The school’s multi-agency relationships are its strength.
- The school’s responsibility to child protection is a priority
- Learner voice is valued and encouraged.
- The school has clear pathways for learners to share views and discuss concerns and any worries.
- Learner survey highly satisfactory.
- School is an accredited Trauma Informed School UK.
- Attendance is excellent at 94%.
- Talking, relaxation and physical therapies and parent/carer support available on site.
- Two qualified ‘Attachment Leads’ on site for advice, training and support.
’Safeguarding is prioritised with highly developed systems to keep pupils safe’ - Ofsted 2023
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Judged
OUTSTANDING
‘Leaders have a very high expectations for pupils’ – Ofsted 2023
- School leaders are highly ambitious, innovative and hold dear high expectations.
- The school uses progress data, lesson observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and learner feedback to inform judgements and targets.
- Senior leaders have a sound understanding of the school, learners and the direction of travel.
- The senior leadership team have extensive experience of supporting children with emotional, social and mental health disturbance.
- Senior leaders challenge barriers to learning and seek innovative ways to overcome obstacles to success.
- Good range of CPD and training schedule in school.
‘Governors know the school very well. They have a deep understanding of all aspects of the school’s work’ - Ofsted 2023’
Social, Moral, Spiritual & Cultural (SMSC)
‘Personal development is a strength of the school’ – Ofsted 2023
The school offers extensive opportunities to develop citizenship, exploring rights and responsibilities and what makes a ‘good citizen’.
- School Council;
- Restorative Justice;
- Thematic Days/STEM;
- Guests/Visitors;
- ‘British Values’ ;
- Citizenship/RE ;
- Trips and visits;
- Fund raising;
- Social Enterprise;
- Daily assemblies;
- Weekly celebrations;
- Therapeutic Offer;
- Learner reviews;
- Work experience;
- ‘Trustie’ scheme;
- Active music department;
- Music recitals;
- Extensive sport;
- Outdoor education;
- Residential ;
- Swimming;
- Clubs and activities & much more!
‘Pupils SMSC development is exceptionally well supported’ - Ofsted 2023