Latest Ofsted Report

Quotes from our Ofsted report

"Teachers, therapists and teaching assistants work together to help pupils in all key stages to consolidate what they know and can do, and to learn new skills. Work is carefully planned to develop pupils’ confidence and resilience as well as promote their academic progress. “

“Pupils have good attitudes to learning. Good relationships between staff and pupils promote good behaviour.”

“The curriculum is providing a good range of courses and qualifications which help to prepare pupils for adult life.”

“The emphasis on life and social skills helps pupils to become more confident young people who are able to make decisions about their future.”

“Teaching is good. Teachers use a range of activities and approaches to engage and interest pupils.”

“Pupils’ starting points are usually below those typical for their age and pupils tend to have gaps in their education. Those who attend regularly in all the key stages make good progress both academically and in developing their personal, social and life skills. “

“Pupils are kept safe in the school and are taught how to keep themselves safe, particularly when using the internet.”

“Leaders review teaching regularly and evaluate its impact on the quality of learning. They use the information from this to help to plan the programme of staff development, for example the recent work on ‘autism friendly’ teaching. This helps equip staff with the skills they need to enable their pupils and students to make good progress. “

“The school is strongly committed to being inclusive and to promoting equality.”

“Life skills and other aspects of PSHE help pupils to develop personal and social skills which complement their academic development and expand their understanding of the wider world. Careers guidance is well planned to help pupils make sensible decisions about moving on to college or other placements.”

“The wide range of opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development include a good range of visits and visitors. Recently, pupils have been to various museums and galleries, and have taken part in an acting workshop with the Old Vic Theatre. The link with Fulham Football Club is particularly beneficial, not just in terms of sport but other skills such as leadership and developing resilience, teamwork and independence.”