Long Stratton High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

The school is a warm, welcoming community where pupils are respected and well cared for. Pupils flourish academically. They access a high-quality curriculum with a range of interesting subjects. Highly effective teaching supports pupils to build their knowledge really well. Staff know pupils strengths and where pupils might need extra help. They effectively break down barriers for all pupils to achieve well. This is reflected in the school's outcomes in public examinations at the end of key stage 4. Lessons engage pupils' interests. Pupils take their learning seriously and relish the challenge of academic study. Classrooms buzz with learning and are rarely disrupted. The school's values, constructed in partnership with pupils, thread through all aspects of school life. Pupils learn the importance of kindness and integrity. They value the leadership opportunities such as 'student parliament'. Pupils treat each other and adults kindly. Pupils are polite and courteous. Poor behaviour is rare. Pupils feel safe and trust staff to sort out any issues, such as bullying. The school puts in place effective help to reduce barriers for pupils. This includes support in class for pupils to achieve well or additional high-quality pastoral support if pupils find school life tricky. Pupils' attendance continues to improve as the school works closely with pupils and their families. A well-planned personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) curriculum effectively builds pupils' understanding of important topics such as citizenship, relationship education and knowledges. The PSHE programme is complemented by assemblies and tutor periods which reinforce pupils' learning and personal development. Leaders ensure all pupils, including any disadvantaged pupils, access a wide range of clubs, trips and other experiences. Clubs, for instance, are places where pupils make friends and develop new interests. These opportunities enable pupils to do something different, raise aspirations and take pupils beyond their day-to-day lives.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should further embed their approach to reducing barriers to attendance so that pupils, including those that are disadvantaged, have high attendance and/or show notable improvement in their attendance rates.

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