Imedia School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Pupils come to this school because of difficulties managing their behaviour in other schools. From the start, pupils are extremely well supported to understand the school's high expectations for their attendance, behaviour and learning. This helps them to settle in and re-engage with education effectively. The school teaches pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour. The approach is firm and fair. Staff explain the reasons behind rules and help pupils understand the impact of negative behaviour on themselves and others. There is a carefully planned programme of rewards for positive behaviour and regular attendance. Pupils respond exceptionally well to this. Their attendance and behaviour improve considerably. Pupils are respectful and attentive in lessons. They value what the school does for them. Classrooms are calm places where pupils feel safe and content. Teaching is clear and effective. It is pitched at just the right level for pupils' needs. Consequently, pupils soon feel successful with their learning. This spurs them on to work hard towards qualifications that will help them with future learning and jobs. This school gives pupils a new direction and the tools they need to plan for their futures. This boosts their self-esteem, sense of purpose and lifts their aspirations.

What the school should improve

• The physical and creative education curriculums are not as well developed as other subjects. Consequently, pupils' experiences and progress through these areas of learning are not as strong as they could be. The school should strengthen these aspects of the curriculum.
• The range of enrichment activities beyond the taught curriculum is quite narrow. Currently, pupils do not broaden their interests as well as they might. The school should press on with its plans to strengthen the range of enrichment activities.

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