Fred Longworth High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

Fred Longworth High School is a supportive and welcoming community. Leaders and staff have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's values of 'belonging, engaging, succeeding, together' are understood and enacted by pupils. Pupils enjoy learning and achieve well. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education, training or employment. Pupils appreciate the range of help that they receive to support their mental health and well-being. They have positive relationships with each other and their teachers. Pupils are polite and behave well. They work hard in lessons. Pupils who spoke with inspectors said that they feel safe. Pupils are confident that staff will resolve any concerns. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. Pupils told inspectors that there is something for everyone to get involved in at school. They spoke enthusiastically about the dance and musical performances that they can take part in, such as Grease. They benefit from trips and visits, including to theatre and outdoor residential centres in the Lake District. Pupils value the opportunity to take on responsibilities, such as leading the British sign language club. They help shape the school through the school council.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, in some subjects, teachers do not choose the most appropriate activities to deliver the knowledge that they want pupils to learn. Consequently, some pupils are not achieving as well as they could in these areas of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers continue to receive training to deliver these curriculums effectively. This will help pupils to know more and remember more.

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