Kimichi School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

Kimichi School is a special place, where pupils feel valued and cared for. As many pupils said, 'Being here allows us to be free to be ourselves.' Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They genuinely care about each other and treat each other with the utmost respect. Staff care deeply about the pupils and help to keep them safe. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported to thrive and achieve well. Staff know and understand individual pupils well and ensure that they are supported to overcome any challenges they may face. The curriculum is ambitious and supports pupils to achieve well both academically and personally. Pupils rise to, and often exceed, leaders' expectations. Music is at the heart of the school's offer. Leaders use music to support pupils to develop their teamwork, confidence and performance skills across all aspects of the curriculum. Pupils have the opportunity to go on a wide variety of trips and experiences. For example, pupils have visited France, Greece and Iceland, as well as visiting the Houses of Parliament in London. Leaders ensure that all opportunities are open to every pupil and put additional support in place to facilitate this.

What the school should improve

• The expectations of what pupils can achieve are not always consistent across all staff and subjects. This means that pupils do not always produce the best work they can. Leaders should ensure that staff have consistent expectations of individual pupils to ensure that they can achieve their very best.
• Although careers education is in place, it does not always support pupils to have the most comprehensive understanding of opportunities available to them. Leaders should ensure they continue to access the most up-to-date and relevant careers advice to ensure pupils understand all of the routes and options available to them.

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