Lancasterian School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Lancasterian School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment, where pupils are happy. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils achieve well from their individual starting points. Staff know pupils well and build positive, trusting relationships with them. Pupils feel valued and cared for. They learn useful skills to manage their own feelings and emotions. They are kind and respectful towards each other and staff. They show a genuine interest in their learning. Pupils have many opportunities to develop socially, emotionally and physically. They regularly take part in trips, including to adventure farms, zoos and museums. These help them to develop their mental health and cultural understanding. Some pupils are members of the eco-council and rights respecting group. These opportunities enable them to voice their opinions and see these acted upon. Pupils also enjoy a variety of activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme and sports. Pupils are well prepared for their future lives. All pupils in key stage 4 undertake work experience placements, such as in local supermarkets, cycle workshops and care homes. Pupils in Year 11 enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as preparing and serving food to staff and pupils in the 'Café'.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the new curriculum and strategies for checking pupils' learning are not fully embedded. In these subjects, pupils have some gaps in their prior learning and this affects how well they learn new content. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, the revised curriculums and assessment strategies are fully embedded so that pupils' knowledge is secure and they achieve well.

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