Alderman White School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 June 2022

Leaders have created a strong sense of community in this school through their 'INSPIRE' values. Staff and pupils are proud to be part of the school. They respect each other and get on well together. One pupil captured the views of many, describing the school as 'a fine place'. Pupils feel happy and safe at this school. They say that there is an open culture where it is accepted to be different. They are considerate and thoughtful. Pupils told inspectors that adults will sort out any issues they report, including the few incidents of bullying. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils behave well in lessons. They are focused on their learning, including when teachers set challenging work. Occasionally, a few pupils do not behave as well as they should. Teachers use well-established school systems to manage this effectively. A wide range of planned activities are available to pupils at lunchtime and after school. This extensive offer develops pupils' interests and talents. These clubs are well attended by pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

What the school should improve

• Pupils' progress is reduced when they are not given learning materials in a timely manner. When pupils complete work quickly in some lessons, they have to wait for others to catch up before being given new learning activities. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well so that all pupils have ambitious work that will lead to them making strong progress.
• The proportion of pupils who choose to study a modern foreign language for GCSE is low. This means that few pupils achieve the full suite of qualifications that make up the EBacc. Leaders should ensure that more pupils choose to study a modern foreign language in Year 10.

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