Ingleby Manor Free School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 November 2022

Pupils are polite and welcoming. They consistently behave well and are considerate of one another. The school is a friendly and inclusive community. Pupils engage well in their lessons and benefit from high-quality teaching. Leaders are aspirational for pupils and are continually improving the curriculum. An increasing number of pupils study more challenging qualifications, including the EBacc suite of subjects. There is a culture of high expectations, which pupils respond to well. Pupils make good use of learning opportunities, and they see lesson time as valuable. They achieve well in external examinations. Relationships between pupils and staff are highly respectful. Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is more than just the academic. Pupils access a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and clubs. Some of these enable pupils to contribute positively to the wider local community. For example, the student leadership group recently organised a collection for the local food bank. Although bullying does happen, it is rare. Pupils are confident that this is something that teachers take seriously and deal with effectively. Pupils know how to raise their concerns and are well supported by teachers and pastoral staff. Pupils feel that they are well listened to by staff.

What the school should improve

• There is variation in how effectively teachers deliver the planned curriculum in some subjects. This means that some pupils do not make as much progress as they could in those lessons. Leaders should continue to embed their programme of staff training to ensure that all pupils experience a consistently high standard of teaching in all subjects.

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