Cockburn School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 February 2022

Cockburn School is at the heart of the community. Leaders' ambition and support for the pupils who attend the school are exceptional. Staff and leaders share one vision: a 'transformation to excellence'. Pupils treat each other with respect and dignity. They are fully confident in reporting rare instances of bullying because leaders encourage this. Pupils know that bullying will not be tolerated. This means that pupils are happy, confident and safe at school. Pupils demonstrate ambition and pride because they are encouraged and supported to be their best. Leaders have the same high expectations for all. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same broad, rich curriculum as their peers. Leaders have developed an incredibly rewarding arts curriculum that enthuses pupils in subjects such as dance and drama. Pupils are encouraged to be active, responsible citizens through reward schemes that inspire them to help their local community. The school site is very calm and incredibly purposeful. Pupils are enormously interested in lessons because curriculum planning is detailed. Teachers use very high-quality resources. Pupils are admirably independent. They listen carefully to teachers' instructions and then apply themselves diligently to the work set. Relationships between adults and pupils are built on mutual respect. This extends to pupils' respect for the vibrant and engaging school environment. Pupils wear uniform impeccably and are proud to hold positions of responsibility, such as those of pupil ambassador or member of the school council.

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