Seven mainstream secondary schools and eight special schools had new Ofsted reports published this year.
Of these, eight were classed as ‘good’, two ‘outstanding’, two ‘requires improvement’ and three were classed as inadequate.
Take a look at all the educational establishments below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…
Take a look at all the educational establishments below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…
13. Spen Brook School (special)
Report published Nov 9 following an inspection on Sept 13-15. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: pupils feel happy and safe; ambitious curriculum; pupils achieve well. Improvements needed: sometimes teachers do not make explicit links to prior learning; systems for identifying and supporting pupils who find reading more difficult do not address the precise gaps in knowledge. T. Previous inspection: Outstanding. Photo: Google Maps
14. Park Community Academy
Report published Nov 22 following an inspection on Oct 17-18. Classed as 'outstanding'. Highlights: organised and ambitious curriculum; oupils are very polite and care for each other; vast array of wider opportunities. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding. Photo: Google Maps
15. Baines School
Report published Dec 5 following an inspection on Oct 31-Nov 1. Classed as 'requires improvement'. Highlights: pupils enjoy school; extra-curricular programme; broad and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: revised curriculums is variable across subjects; assessment strategies; support for key stage 4 pupils who find reading difficult; celebration of diversity. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. Photo: Google Maps
16. St Bede's Catholic High School
Report published Dec 20 following an inspection on Nov 15-16. Classed as 'good' but ungraded so could be lower. Highlights: caring school community; pupils work hard; meticulously designed reading programmes. Improvements needed: in some subjects,, the school does not check how well the curriculum is being delivered; activities that teachers choose aren't always appropriate in addressing missing knowledge; promoting reading for pleasure. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps