Lift Winton

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 March 2023

The school's culture is one of care and ambition for all. The school has grown recently, and leaders have embraced the opportunities this brings. For example, pupils now benefit from improved resources and option choices in the arts. Most current pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are making good progress through the planned curriculum. Staff also provide varied and much-valued extra- curricular experiences. For example, pupils gleefully spoke to inspectors about a recent photography trip to New York. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour. Most pupils behave well. They are polite and respectful. Pupils overwhelmingly feel safe in school. They understand that bullying is not tolerated, but it does happen sometimes. Pupils know who to speak to in these instances. Staff take effective action to resolve such issues. Leaders and pupils take discrimination very seriously. Leaders listen to what pupils tell them. For example, pupil focus groups are supporting anti-discrimination work, linked to issues such as racism and homophobia. Most parents and pupils understand and appreciate the actions staff take regarding bullying and discrimination. Leaders continue to develop different ways of communicating their actions with parents.

What the school should improve

• The delivery of the curriculum is not yet consistently effective across the school. In some lessons, teachers do not select approaches or activities which ensure that all pupils are learning and remembering the curriculum as intended. Leaders should continue to train and support staff so that teaching is effective across the school.
• Some staff do not apply the school's behaviour systems effectively. Consequently, a minority of pupils do not always respect the school's expectations and their conduct disrupts the lessons and the school day. Leaders should ensure that all staff, especially new and cover staff, are supported to use the school's approaches consistently.

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