Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 September 2022

High academic achievement, respectful behaviour and positive, caring relationships are the hallmarks of Haybridge High School. Leaders have high ambitions for every pupil and want them to achieve their best, and pupils frequently do. Pupils at this school are a delight. They are courteous, welcoming and friendly. They enjoy learning and coming to school. Interactions between staff and pupils are good- mannered, friendly and respectful. Pupils' behaviour is strong. They work hard and aim to do well. Lessons are calm and orderly. Students in the sixth form behave superbly. They act as role models to their younger peers. Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils are confident that their teachers sort out any that might occur. Pupils feel safe. They have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe in a variety of real-life situations. Leaders place great emphasis on everyone's mental well-being. Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities that extend their learning beyond the classroom and develop their personal interests. The many activities include trips, visits, residential stays and after-school clubs. Pupils gave various examples of activities they enjoy, such as the robotics club and school theatre show, for example.

What the school should improve

• A few teachers do not routinely provide pupils with SEND with work that is well matched to their needs. Where this happens, work is either too hard or too easy. As a result, pupils' learning slows or they become disengaged with their learning. Leaders need to ensure that staff consistently match work to all pupils' needs.

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