DfE and Ofsted

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They are responsible for inspecting and regulating schools.

We were one of the first schools nationally to be inspected using the new toolkit when Ofsted visited for two days starting on Tuesday 11th November 2025.  The expectations of the grading are much more rigorous and challenging; we are therefore very pleased with the judgements we have been awarded.

Some key highlights from the report include:

Achievement

• "Pupils routinely recall what they have learnt previously."
• "......pupils use subject-specific language with increasing accuracy.  Pupils' verbal responses become rich and deep."

Attendance and behaviour

• "......leaders' work to improve the attendance of the most vulnerable is impressive."
• "Pupils behave very well.  They are polite and respectful."
• "Levels of respect mean that unkindness is rare, and bullying is even rarer."
• "Classrooms are calm and purposeful.  Learning proceeds without disruption."

Curriculum and teaching

• "The curriculum sets out what pupils need to know to achieve leaders' ambitious goals."
• "Teachers have a deep knowledge of their subjects.  Leaders ensure teachers have strong knowledge and expertise of how to teach well."
• "Teachers swiftly address any misconsceptions."

Inclusion

• "Inclusion runs through every aspect of school life."
• "The needs of pupils with SEND are well met."
• "Knowledgeable staff provide thoughtful, often discreet, support."

Leadership and governance

• "The interests of pupils and their families are at the forefront of every action taken in this school.  Leaders expect every pupil to be known as, and treated as, an individual.  This means specific barriers to personal and academic growth of each pupil are well known."
• "The culture of the school has improved.  Pupils know what leaders expect of them."

Personal development and well-being

• "......caring, tolerant, respectful school community."
• "Pupils know about the importance of inclusion and welcoming all.  This is reflected by the seamless integration of pupils from the specialist resource into whole school life."
• Pupils access a well-considered careers programme to raise their aspirations.  This programme provides pupils with important knowledge to make well-informed decisions. This helps pupils make a successful transition to their next steps."
• "There is an extensive programme of trips and opportunities. Pupils proudly represent the school in the myriad of sports that are offered."

Please find a link below to the full report.

Parent View is a way of you informing Ofsted about what you think about your child’s experience at our school.  The link to their questionnaire can be found here.

Please click here for a link to the DfE's performance tables.