Kingsmead School in Wiveliscombe has welcomed an Ofsted report which recognises it has made “significant improvements”. In particular the inspectors were complimentary about students’ behaviour in lessons during the two day inspection last December and have judged this as “good”.
Inspectors also praised work on personal development, safeguarding and careers education, recognising the quantity of work put into reviewing and strengthening the curriculum. It notes the hard work of staff to improve student learning, whilst highlighting improvements which are needed.
The report says: “The school has significantly raised expectations for pupils’ behaviour. There are clear rewards and consequences that are used fairly to reinforce what is acceptable. While suspensions have been high, they are falling dramatically as pupils are better supported to manage their behaviour. Pupils appreciate that their lessons now take place without disruption. They have positive relationships with adults and feel happy and safe.
“Recently, the school has accurately highlighted priorities for improvement. It has sought the views of staff, pupils and parents to guide decisions. This includes being considerate of staff workload and well-being. The impact of changes in some areas, such as behaviour, are clear. In other areas, changes are only just beginning to secure improvements.”
Head Teacher John Eddy said: “The inspectors met with several groups of students and spoke to many of them in lessons and across social times. Students were polite, thoughtful, articulate and proud of their school.
“Whilst very pleased that the work of the staff has been recognised, we are in no way complacent. Ofsted recognised that we have identified the correct areas for our continued work in order to provide the very best education for our children.”
The full report will be published on the Ofsted website later this week.
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