Haybrook College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 January 2025

Pupils value the education and help that this school provides. Pupils have complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Placements vary across the different sites, with some pupils staying long term and others staying just for a few weeks. Staff rapidly build positive and trusting relationships with pupils. This means that pupils' needs are quickly known by staff and well met. As such, most pupils achieve very well. Pupils benefit from the high ambition the school has for them. They strive to meet the school's expectations and do so well. Consequently, most pupils produce high-quality work and behave well. Pupils follow the routines and rules of the school day, including during social times. On some occasions, pupils find it hard to manage their emotions. When this happens, expert staff support them with care and skill. Many pupils find it a challenge to be part of school life. However, pupils trust that adults in the school care and want the best for them. This helps them to be positive contributors to the school community. Pupils thrive as a result of the personal development opportunities they have. The school provides activities that go beyond the academic and encourage pupils to think about their strengths and goals. Pupils build the self-awareness and belief they need to enable them to make plans for their futures.

What the school should improve

• The school has not identified the precise knowledge that a small group of pupils will learn in a small number of subjects. Subsequently, these pupils do not learn as well as the vast majority of pupils in the school, who do access a well-sequenced offer. The school should ensure that its ambitious curriculum is implemented fully so that all pupils are equally well prepared for their next stage.
• Persistent absence of pupils remains high. This means some pupils do not benefit from all that the school has to offer. The school should now carefully consider what additional strategies and support, both in and external to the school, the most vulnerable pupils and their families need to improve attendance.

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