Claremont School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Pupils at Claremont School have a wide range of physical disabilities, learning and medical needs. There is a high staff-to-pupil ratio at the school, which enables pupils' needs to be met. Staff form strong relationships with pupils. Pupils enjoy their time at school. They use words such as 'fun', 'happy' and 'good' to describe their experience. Developing good communication is at the heart of the curriculum. Staff are skilful at building pupils' communication skills and plan this into their lessons. They use a wide variety of resources, including technology. This supports pupils in finding their voices and feeling included. For example, the school council is an active group that makes things happen. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy lessons and engage well with staff. Their behaviour is good. They have positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. If it did, they are confident that staff would intervene and resolve it quickly. Pupils particularly enjoy the wide range of activities on offer in and beyond school. Swimming in the hydrotherapy pool is popular. Pupils also take part in adventurous activities such as abseiling and rock climbing.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils, in some subjects, do not remember what they have been taught. Their progress is not as strong as it could be. Leaders should continue to develop the curriculum, finding ways to adapt it so that pupils learn more and remember more.

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