Mount Charles School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils are proud to be part of this warm, happy school. Fostering a sense of belonging lies at the heart of the school's work. This is evident in the excellent, trusting relationships that staff build with the families they serve. The school provides pupils with a wealth of new experiences. They go on trips that enhance their learning and have access to a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. These carefully chosen opportunities broaden their horizons and extend their interests. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. Pupils work hard to meet these expectations. They demonstrate a love for learning and an eagerness to participate in lessons. Attendance is high. The behaviour and attitudes of pupils are exemplary. Pupils relish the opportunities provided to develop their character and leadership skills. They contribute to school life through various roles. These include being head pupils, school councillors, eco-council members and reading ambassadors. Staff ensure that all pupils have equal opportunities to participate in these roles. This is a very kind and caring school. Pupils feel safe. They know that their teachers will deal with any worries or concerns they may have.

What the school should improve

• At times, checks on pupils' learning are not used with enough precision to identify what pupils already know. As a result, staff do not move some pupils on to more complex learning when pupils are ready. Therefore, some pupils do not build their knowledge as well or as quickly as they could. The trust needs to refine the approach to these checks so that all pupils progress as well as possible through the curriculum.

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