Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Pupils are happy at Brookvale Groby Learning Campus. The school's motto encourages them to 'work hard, be kind'. The school is calm and orderly. Disruptions to lessons are rare. Around school, pupils are courteous. They get along well with each other, and with staff. Students value the supportive community that exists in the sixth form. Pupils feel safe at the school. The school teaches them how to keep themselves safe and maintain positive relationships. Pupils told inspectors that they trust staff to help them deal with any issues that arise. The school provides excellent support for pupils when they are struggling with their mental health. The school is aspirational for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well. The school prepares pupils well for their next stages in education, training, or employment. All pupils benefit from personalised guidance about their future choices and careers. In 'life skills' lessons, pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need for life in modern Britain. There are a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests in sports, the performing arts, and other pursuits.

What the school should improve

• Expectations for learning are sometimes too low. This means that pupils do not always engage fully with tasks or try their best. This stops them from achieving as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff share the highest expectations for all pupils.
• Sometimes, checks on pupils' learning are not precise. This means that when pupils have gaps in their knowledge, they are not identified quickly enough. The school must ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding consistently and resolve any misconceptions so that pupils deepen their understanding.

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