Broadwater School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 June 2023

Leaders are highly ambitious and have a clear vision for the school and its pupils. The values of 'work hard, be kind, make a difference' are the foundations of the school. Pupils understand and live up to these values. They are proud of their school and enjoy their learning. Pupils gain a good all-round education, where academic success and well-being are equally valued. The school is calm and orderly. The morning roll call sets the tone for the day. Pupils conduct themselves very well in lessons and when moving around the school. They settle quickly to their work and co-operate with staff and each other. Staff have very high expectations of behaviour. There is little disruption to lessons. Teachers address any poor behaviour consistently well. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and supportive. Pupils are confident that if bullying happens, staff will deal with it right away. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Many pupils take advantage of the extensive range of clubs and activities provided outside of their regular lessons. The annual 'Challenge Week' enables pupils to take part in a range of trips and residential activities.

What the school should improve

• As yet, the school's curriculum is not securely and consistently embedded across all subjects. In less well-developed subjects, pupils occasionally struggle to recall, apply and build upon prior learning securely. Leaders should ensure that staff deliver the curriculum effectively so that pupils can deepen their understanding of key concepts and ideas in all subjects and achieve well across the curriculum.

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