Lift Greensward

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2023

At Greensward Academy everyone is valued highly in line with its motto: respect, equity, dignity. Pupils enjoy attending this school. They appreciate the quality and quantity of support they receive with their well-being, including their mental health. Pupils are adamant that this is a school where it is safe and normal to be different. Pupils behave well here. Almost all pupils are keen to learn. There is little disruption to lessons. Pupils get on well and look out for each other. They treat adults and fellow pupils with respect. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their self-confidence and broaden their interests. There can take part in a range of clubs, including sports, and there are many subject-based competitions. They can take part in musical productions and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. The school has high expectations of all pupils. They follow a broad curriculum, with a wide range of subjects to choose from, including vocational qualifications. Pupils learn about careers and develop the skills they need for employment or higher education. They achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage in their lives.

What the school should improve

• Disadvantaged pupils do not always attend as well or achieve as highly as their peers. The school should ensure that adaptations to the curriculum, and the specific support provided for these pupils, is always precisely matched to their needs, to ensure that they attend as well and achieve as highly as they should.

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