Middleton School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 April 2024

This is a remarkable school. All pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points. The school does not place any ceiling on what pupils can do. Pupils benefit from a highly engaging academic and personal development curriculum. This is expertly taught throughout the school and precisely tailored to each pupil's needs. Staff pay close attention as to how pupils learn best. This builds pupils' self-esteem and helps them to succeed. Pupils trust the adults that help them but are not overly reliant on this support. Pupils' independence is deliberately encouraged. They thrive due to consistent routines and the use of visual reminders. Pupils use speech or signing confidently. They express themselves safely and calmly. The highly respectful relationships between adults and pupils create an enjoyable learning environment. Pupils like having friends. Playtimes are harmonious. All pupils participate in a plethora of opportunities to fulfil the school's mantra of 'learning for life'. Weekly off-site learning, swimming and cookery sessions, to name but a few, allow pupils to explore their interests. These also develop their confidence in navigating life in the wider community. Pupils help in the local shops and garden centre. They enjoy train trips to London and eagerly await a caravan stay at the coast.

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