Castle Hill High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Castle Hill High School is a vibrant and exciting place to learn. Throughout the day, staff greet pupils with kind words and a smile. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, thrive in the calm and harmonious atmosphere that exists at the school. They benefit significantly from the caring relationships that they enjoy with staff who know the pupils so well. Leaders have the highest aspirations for pupils' achievement. Pupils flourish as soon as they join the school. This is because of the extensive transition programme that leaders have put in place. Pupils and students, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Pupils take pride in living up to the high expectations that leaders have of their behaviour. Staff take the time to develop a deep understanding of each pupil's feelings and anxieties. As a result, they provide pupils with intelligent and sensitive support that helps them to manage their emotions. Bullying is rare and leaders deal effectively with any cases that may occur. Pupils feel safe. At the heart of leaders' aspirations is the desire to ensure that all pupils are extremely well prepared for adulthood. The extensive programme of activities and experiences that leaders have designed helps pupils to develop the self-belief that they need to become confident, resilient and independent young people. This is evident in pupils' conduct throughout the school.

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