Cicely Haughton School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 June 2025

To be a pupil at Cicely Haughton is to step into a world where you are seen, heard and understood. It is a place where learning feels like a discovery, where books become adventures, and where mistakes are simply stepping stones to success. This is a warm, nurturing environment where pupils who once struggled find their confidence, their voice, and their love for learning. The school's high expectations and ambition for pupils' achievements help pupils to overcome their often previously negative experiences of education. As a result, pupils rise to expectations, learning, growing and excelling across all subjects. It is a place where pupils find their footing, their voice, and their confidence. When pupils find learning and life challenging, staff act quickly to support them. Parents and carers call it a place where their children heal, grow, and thrive. This is a calm and purposeful learning environment where behaviour is exemplary. Mental health weeks and celebration assemblies are woven through the school calendar. These develop pupils' resilience and self-esteem. Pupils flourish and discover new interests and hobbies through the school's extensive extra-curricular provision. This includes mountain boarding, fun runs, and exploring the woodland 'secret city'.

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