Ofsted Report Card
Staff understand the barriers to learning that pupils have and typically address these well.
There is a range of extra-curricular opportunities for pupils to take part in. More pupils are taking part in these than previously.
Pupils are proud to take on leadership roles such as school 'senators', wellbeing ambassadors and reading buddies.
Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel it is well-led and well managed.
Inspection report date: 9th JUNE 2026
| Exceptional | |
| Strong standard | |
| Expected standard | Achievement Curriculum and teaching Inclusion Leadership and governance Personal development and wellbeing |
| Needs attention | Attendance and behaviour |
| Urgent improvement |
Safeguarding standards met
The school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. All legal requirements are met.
Expected Standard
‘Expected standard’ means the school is doing everything that it should be doing. It is a high standard, to make sure your children are receiving everything they need and deserve.Achievement
Expected standard
“Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education, training or employment.”
“Pupils who attend the school's specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND develop the skills they need to be successful.”
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
“Leaders have ensured that a broad and ambitious curriculum is in place.”
“Teachers have the subject knowledge they need to deliver the curriculum. They explain new learning clearly and check pupils' understanding well to address gaps in learning and misconceptions.”
INCLUSION
Expected standard
“Leaders ensure that staff receive clear information about pupils' needs and the strategies they can use to support pupils in accessing the curriculum.”
“Pupils who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND are very well supported. Leaders work well with other agencies, parents and carers to ensure that they understand the needs of these pupils.”
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
“Leaders want the best for all pupils and have developed an inclusive culture in the school. They consistently make decisions that put pupils' needs first, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged.”
“Leaders' actions have improved pupils' achievement and attendance.”
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING
Expected standard
“Pupils learn how to contribute positively to society through charity fundraising events and taking part in community events.”
“The school has increased the number of opportunities for pupils, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, to develop their talents and interests.”
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
‘Needs improvement’ is an indication that there is work to be done to reach the ‘expected standard’.Attendance and behaviour
Needs Improvement
“Leaders' efforts to improve pupils' attendance have been highly effective.”
“Pupils' attendance is above national averages. Furthermore, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who are disadvantaged, have high attendance.”
“Leaders have implemented a clear behaviour policy that staff and pupils understand.”
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