Bohunt School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 March 2024

The school community at Bohunt is a happy one. The very great majority of pupils and students behave sensibly, support each other and develop exceptionally well as young people. The sixth form is an important feature of Bohunt. Its students are fine ambassadors for the school and offer an inspiration for younger pupils. The school has high expectations for how well pupils and students achieve and these are met for many pupils. This is most evident in the sixth form, where teachers are very skilled at introducing students to new knowledge and skills. They also ensure that they check students' understanding before enabling them to build on it effectively. Pupils take advantage of the wide academic curriculum and the exceptional range of extra-curricular activities, including overseas visits and visitors to school. Pupils apply themselves energetically to their learning. They feel well supported by staff in their activities. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils are able to take on a range of leadership roles, helping prepare them well for later life. The school works effectively to keep pupils safe. Pupils are confident about who to talk to if they have concerns about their safety or well-being.

What the school should improve

• In lessons, teachers do not always check pupils' understanding fully before moving learning on. This means some gaps in knowledge are not tackled and the next steps are less securely learned. The trust should share the good practice that exists across the school so that it becomes the norm.
• Teachers do not always have access to all the information they need to adapt activities and meet the needs of pupils with SEND and other vulnerable pupils. This means these pupils make less secure progress than they might. The trust should ensure teachers have, and use fully, all relevant information about pupils.

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