Golborne High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 January 2023

Pupils at Golborne High School aspire to achieve highly because leaders and staff expect the very best of them. Pupils live out the 'Golborne Way' through their actions each day. They listen attentively to their teachers, follow instructions diligently and treat one another with respect. For example, pupils explained to inspectors that they can speak openly to their peers about how they are feeling. Pupils are determined to be successful, and they are keen to be the best versions of themselves. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well. They take great pride in both their personal and academic accomplishments. Pupils delight in celebrating these achievements in school. Pupils benefit from highly supportive relationships with teachers. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe in school. For example, pupils in Year 11 spoke highly about the help that they had received from staff about looking after their mental health during recent examinations. Leaders deal swiftly and appropriately with any incidents of bullying or hurtful language. Pupils and staff care deeply about their local community. Pupils are enthusiastic about their work to support projects in the surrounding area. For example, pupils told inspectors that they are proud to support a local miners' association. Pupils benefit from a plethora of extra-curricular activities such as drama club, basketball practice, debate club and singing club. Older pupils readily take on leadership roles such being a house captain or a prefect. Other pupils value being able to speak on behalf of their peers as members of an active school council.

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