Childwall Abbey School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 July 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They relish the exciting curriculum, with its focus on learning outside of the classroom. For example, pupils learn about nature through visits to the local woods. They develop their understanding of the differences between the city and the coast. The school has high aspirations for its pupils. It harnesses pupils' talents, for example in art, music and technology. Pupils are encouraged to follow their dreams. Staff work with pupils to support them to achieve their ambitions. Students in the sixth form can choose to undertake a supported internship. This helps some students to progress into apprenticeships or work. Pupils achieve qualifications including GCSEs in Year 11. These pupils move successfully into college, work or training. The school has considerably increased the number of pupils on roll in the last few years. However, the mission statement remains at the heart of the school. The school continues to be a place where 'everyone supports each other to achieve'. Pupils learn to accept each other for who they are. They understand that all pupils are different. Pupils said that sometimes a small number of their classmates can struggle with managing their behaviour. However, they know that staff will help and support them with this.

What the school should improve

• At the time of the inspection, a robust plan was not in place to ensure that the school can meet the increasingly wide range of pupils' needs resulting from the recent growth in pupil numbers. This means that a minority of pupils do not achieve as well as they should. The school and governors should work closely with the local authority and all stakeholders to ensure that the school meets the needs of all pupils equally well.

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