LeAF Studio

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 September 2024

Pupils flourish at LeAF Studio School. Many parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the transformation of their child since joining the school. Pupils feel part of a special community. They say you can be yourself and are free from judgement. Pupils share a collective ambition to work hard and be successful. The school and trust have established a positive and supportive culture. The vast majority of pupils are highly motivated and work hard. Low-level disruption is rare. Pupils are supported to be resilient to any setbacks they may face. Staff believe this is essential in preparing pupils for a professional future in sports or performing arts. Pupils are encouraged to take on additional roles or responsibilities, such as leading sports days for local primary schools. Pupils benefit from an exceptional range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. For many, this leads to them performing in sports or performing arts at a national or international level. For example, many pupils performed in the 'Move It' show in London this year. Students in the sixth form can attend an off-site provider that specialises in an area of the curriculum. One of these is Rockley Park, where students can achieve many additional qualifications linked to water sports.

What the school should improve

• The school has not checked that pupils with SEND have precise targets that are reviewed regularly to support their progress through the curriculum. As a result, the support they receive in the classroom is not always as precise as it could be. Additionally, the school does not have a secure enough understanding of how well these pupils are doing. The trust should ensure there is strong oversight of the provision for pupils with SEND.

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