Inspectors praise school's 'highly effective teaching' for helping pupils flourish |
Watchdogs from Ofsted praised Long Stratton High School following their recent inspection of the 715-pupil school.
A new inspection regime means the old system of schools given one-word ratings of outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate has been replaced.
Instead, inspectors consider standards across a number of areas, including curriculum and teaching, achievement of pupils, leadership and attendance and behaviour.
Long Stratton High School (Image: Denise Bradley)
At Long Stratton High School, inspectors judged three of six areas - achievement, curriculum and teaching and leadership and governance to be of a strong standard.
Three other areas - behaviour and attendance, inclusion and personal development - were rated as meeting the expected standard.
Inspectors said: "The impact of the highly effective curriculum is that pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve very well.
"By the time pupils reach Year 11, their achievement in national tests and assessments is typically above the national averages, with disadvantaged pupils closing the gap with their peers."
Inspectors added: "Teachers are experts at what they do. They thrive on learning about the best ways to support pupils in the classroom.
"The school is a warm, welcoming community where pupils are respected and well cared for. Pupils flourish academically."
Headteacher Alexander Lewis said the report reflected the collective effort of staff, students and the wider community at the Manor Road school, which is part of Enrich Learning Trust.
He said: "We are absolutely delighted with the report. Our staff are inspirational, caring and highly skilled, going above and beyond every day to support our young people. I am incredibly proud of all members of our school community.
"We are committed to building on this success and continuing to work closely with parents and carers to support every child’s learning and wellbeing."