Ofsted Report

We are proud to be graded overall Good by Ofsted, and Outstanding for Personal Development. 

Key findings from the Ofsted Report include:

“Pupils are at the heart of every decision that is taken at this school.”

“Leaders and staff know pupils exceedingly well. They know what motivates them and what switches them off. Leaders use this knowledge to provide a bespoke curriculum for each individual.”

“The school’s ‘preparing for adulthood’ programme helps pupils to understand their potential and to be well prepared for their next stages. As a result, all pupils go on to destinations that are well tailored to their needs and interests.”

“Leaders have ensured that the broad, long-term aims in pupils’ individual education, health and care (EHC) plans are broken down into manageable, shorter-term targets.”

“Pupils’ personal development is exceptionally well catered for. Pupils join the school with significant and often complex needs. By the time they leave, they are fully engaged in appropriate education, training or employment.

“Staff ensure that the curriculum takes full account of pupils’ interest and talents. This leads to many pupils following their interests in school, in further education and the workplace.”

“Leaders are relentless in ensuring that all pupils have a suitable destination when leaving the school. To this end, they provide highly effective careers information and guidance.”

“Leaders have built a culture where pupils come first.”

“Staff are astutely aware of pupils’ vulnerabilities. They take appropriate steps to accommodate and manage these. Safeguarding records are meticulous.”