Linden Lodge School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 January 2023

Linden Lodge School is a school where pupils are well cared for. Strong relationships between staff and pupils help pupils to feel happy and become confident learners. The school is built on a three-acre site around a manor house. The grounds are well used to help pupils with visual impairment to move around independently. Pupils' personal development is a large part of school life. There are many opportunities for pupils to participate in clubs and activities, such as yoga and dance. Pupils benefit from comprehensive support for their mental health. This means they feel safe, settled and ready to learn. Pupils' behaviour is good. They are considerate of each other's needs and engage very well with their learning. They have positive attitudes to their education. Lessons are not affected by disruption since staff support pupils to understand and manage their emotions. Pupils are confident that if bullying happens, staff will deal with it quickly and effectively.

What the school should improve

• The more formal curriculums are not sequenced as well as they could be. As a result, teaching does not consistently build on pupils' prior skills or knowledge. This makes it difficult for staff to check pupils' understanding and identify what they need to learn next. Leaders should ensure that there is a clear sequence of learning for all subjects.

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