Ashmount School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2023

Ashmount provides an inspirational, safe and nurturing environment in which pupils thrive. Pupils love their education. Staff have a clear ambition and determination that every pupil should benefit from a rich, broad learning experience - and they do. Leaders ensure that pupils develop to become as confident, independent, healthy, creative, safe and as included as they can be. Pupils are happy at Ashmount. They enjoy warm relationships with staff. Pupils have a strong sense of belonging. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils state that bullying does not happen here. They know that staff would help them if they had a worry and trust them to do so. Pupils at Ashmount are friendly, respectful and supportive of each other. Behaviour at the school is exemplary. It is a calm and orderly environment for everyone. Sometimes, pupils need extra help to manage their feelings. Staff help them to become calm again so that they can get back on with their lessons as soon as possible. As a consequence, learning is not disrupted. Aspirational leaders strive to ensure that pupils are as fully prepared for their adult lives as possible. All staff hold the highest of ambitions for every pupil, and pupils rise to these high expectations. For example, pupils relish competing in special Olympic sports at Loughborough University.

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