Dean Trust Ardwick

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Leaders have high expectations of all pupils at Dean Trust Ardwick. Pupils respond well. They engage positively with the education they receive. Pupils achieve well. Most pupils behave well. They value the support they receive to help them to follow the school rules. Pupils trust staff to keep them safe. They are confident that any issues they raise will be dealt with effectively. Incidents of poor behaviour, such as bullying, are dealt with fairly and supportively by leaders and staff. Most pupils happily attend and enjoy school. They are well looked after by staff when they face challenges or need additional help. Pupils appreciate the care they receive. This helps them to get the most out of their time at school. Pupils understand the differences that exist between people and how this diversity enriches their community. They are taught how to make connections across their different cultures. This helps them to develop into positive citizens of the world. Many pupils enjoy and benefit from additional opportunities to take on responsibilities. They proudly aspire to serve others as, for example, prefects or librarians. Increasingly, they take part in a wide range of sporting, academic and other enrichment activities. Pupils are keen to celebrate the achievements of others when they encounter success.

What the school should improve

• At times, teachers' knowledge of how to deliver the subjects they teach is underdeveloped. This means that some pupils make uneven gains in what they know and remember across some of the subjects they study. Leaders should ensure that all teachers have the subject and pedagogical knowledge that they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well.

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