Morecambe Road School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Pupils receive a warm welcome into the school every morning. They are happy in school and are eager to talk to their friends and staff. Relationships are important in this school. Pupils, staff, parents and carers described the school as one big happy family. Parents could not praise the school enough. They said how it had changed their children's lives. Teachers have high expectations for every pupil. Pupils strive to reach their goals. They achieve highly. Pupils learn to be independent, make choices and have high aspirations for their future. Those pupils who are non-verbal learn to communicate their wishes and needs to adults. Pupils love the wide range of activities that they get to enjoy. Pupils who had recently returned from a residential trip shared their favourite things. Some loved the canoeing and water sports while others enjoyed the sleep over with their friends. Some pupils help to run the school café and undertake work experience. Pupils feel safe, secure, settled and ready to learn. They behave well in and around school. Sometimes, pupils do fall out but staff are quick to help them to understand the impact their words or actions have on others. This ensures that on the very rare occasion that bullying occurs, it is dealt with effectively.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum for those Year 11 pupils who will be studying vocational courses this September is still in the design phase. This means that it is not clear what pupils will study and what qualifications they will be working towards. Leaders should ensure that they design a curriculum that allows pupils to build on what they already know and prepares them well for their next stage in education.

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