Framingham Earl High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

Pupils have a very positive experience at school. An ambitious curriculum encourages pupils to be curious about the world. Pupils enjoy the debates they take part in. They learn to weigh up different viewpoints and make considered decisions. This helps to ensure that pupils enjoy and engage in their learning. Pupils behave very well. Any minor incidents of low-level disruption are quickly addressed. Staff model the positive behaviours they want to see. Pupils develop strong relationships with adults and classmates. Pupils feel that adults consider their well-being and are consistent and fair. Pupils are safe and staff ensure that they are well cared for. Pupils state that bullying is not an issue. However, they are confident that adults would deal with it if it occurred. Pupil voice is championed at the school. Pupils are actively involved in school life. Enrichment trips are planned to enhance the school curriculum, such as a Year 7 history trip to Castle Acre. At lunchtime, many pupils attend one of the numerous clubs on offer. There are lots of options to choose from - football and basketball are particularly popular. A strong community ethos flourishes among all year groups.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have ensured that an effective curriculum is in place across the school. In some subjects, the specific details of what pupils need to learn are less clear than in other subjects. This means some pupils have gaps in their understanding. Leaders must ensure that the most important knowledge pupils need to learn is clearly identified for all subjects.
• Pupils' behaviour is very good around school. However, on the rare occasion that a member of staff is absent, pupils do not always complete work to their usual high standard. Leaders need to support pupils to self-regulate effectively so they maintain high standards of behaviour at all times.

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