Acklam Grange School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 October 2022

Difference is celebrated in this diverse school. There is genuine mutual respect between pupils and staff. Leaders go the extra mile to ensure that pupils are cared for, nurtured and developed. Pupils, parents and carers, and staff hold the school in high esteem. They are right to do so. Leaders set high standards for pupils. There is an unwavering belief among staff that all pupils can make a success of their time in school, regardless of their background. Pupils step up to this challenge. They are developed academically and supported to become well-rounded individuals. Pupils leave the school well prepared for life in modern Britain. There is exceptional pastoral care available to pupils. Pupils trust adults and feel safe. Bullying is rare and not tolerated. The behaviour of pupils is impressive. Pupils with leadership responsibilities are a shining example to others. Pupils' personal development is high on leaders' agenda. There is a wealth of extra- curricular clubs for pupils to access. Pupils make good use of these. Leaders understand the barriers that might stop some pupils from accessing after-school clubs. They work to address these. The most disadvantaged pupils consistently benefit from the wider opportunities provided by the school.

What the school should improve

• Although individual subject curriculums are typically well designed, leaders have not ensured that the curriculum fully supports pupils to make links between their learning in different subjects. Planning for the development of pupils' cultural capital is not consistently strong in all subject areas. Leaders should continue their work to further enhance the curriculum so that it fully develops pupils' cultural capital and supports them to make connections in their learning between different subjects.

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