Addey and Stanhope School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Leaders make sure that pupils' well-being and safety are given priority. They work with external agencies to give families any support that they might need. Pupils enjoy coming to school and their attendance is high. They behave well, including at breaktimes. Pupils show positive attitudes to their learning. The school is highly inclusive. The school's approach of 'acceptance without exception' reflects that pupils come from a range of diverse backgrounds. This is a school where 'difference' is something that is celebrated. Leaders are ambitious for pupils' personal development. They work with a range of business partners to help teach and inspire their pupils. For example, pupils take part in social action projects as part of their citizenship work. They also hear from guest speakers about how to stay safe. Leaders proactively support pupils in looking after their mental health. Pupils achieve well, particularly considering that most arrive at school with low levels of knowledge in mathematics and English. Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those in Lexis, the school's specially resourced provision. Parents and carers of pupils with SEND speak highly of the support that their children receive.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, there is variation in how well the intended curriculum is implemented, for example in relation to how well pupils' learning is checked. As a result, some knowledge is not being remembered long term. The school should refine its staff training to remove these variations, ensuring that pupils remember more of what they are being taught and consistently produce high-quality work.

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