Foxfield School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 February 2023

Pupils who come to Foxfield School have a wide range of needs and difficulties. Leaders have high expectations that all pupils will try their hardest to learn well and build up what they know and can do. Pupils fulfil these expectations. They typically improve in their learning and development during their time in the school. Staff provide effective support which closely matches pupils' needs. This support helps pupils to achieve well. Pupils told inspectors that they like coming to Foxfield School because they enjoy seeing their friends and their teachers. Pupils also said that their teachers keep them safe in school. There are positive and trusting relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils explained that staff look after them well. Staff are always there to help them if they have any worries. Leaders and staff expect pupils to behave well. For the most part, pupils' behaviour is polite and respectful. Some pupils misbehave because of their needs. However, teachers and other staff remain calm when this happens and deal with the situation effectively. Leaders are good at managing bullying should it occur. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities beyond their formal lessons. For example, they attend swimming club in the school's own swimming pool. Pupils also sing in the choir or take part in sports and fitness activities.

What the school should improve

• A few pupils, who are in the early stages of reading, find their reading books too difficult to read with fluency. This is because teachers have not ensured that the reading books that pupils have received match their knowledge of phonics closely enough. Leaders should make certain that teachers provide these pupils with reading books which contain letters and sounds that pupils know well, so that they can develop better fluency and accuracy in their reading.

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