Baysgarth School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 January 2023

Leaders have created an inclusive community where all pupils are welcomed at Baysgarth School. Pupils are well cared for by staff. Leaders place pupils' well-being and development at the centre of their decision-making. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They are welcoming to visitors and considerate of each other. The relationships between pupils, their peers and teachers are strong and respectful. Pupils have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs and educational visits, as well as through 'inspire time' lessons. Leaders have designed a range of pupil leadership roles. Pupils take advantage of these opportunities enthusiastically. Within lessons, pupils are attentive and focused on learning. They benefit from high-quality teaching and make good use of this. Pupils express themselves confidently. This reflects the school's recent work on oracy and literacy. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour. The majority of pupils meet these expectations consistently. Where disruption occurs, teachers address it quickly and effectively. Bullying is rare in the school. Leaders are clear that it is not acceptable and address it when it does occur. In a minority of cases, bullying is not resolved quickly enough and to the satisfaction of pupils.

What the school should improve

• The number of pupils, especially vulnerable pupils, who receive a suspension is too high. These pupils miss important learning time and fall behind their peers. Leaders should examine the causes of pupils' poor behaviour. They should put in strategies which mitigate the risk of future suspensions.
• The Year 9 curriculum does not enable pupils to recognise how their knowledge builds on learning from previous years. Some pupils struggle to relate new learning to existing knowledge. Leaders should ensure that the connections between important knowledge are clear so that pupils develop a secure understanding of subject content.

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