NeneGate

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 March 2026

Pupils achieve well and enjoy their learning. Many arrive having had disrupted or negative experiences in education. They benefit from a fresh start where staff know them well and take time to understand their individual needs. The school's consistent use of personal learning documents ensures that pupils and staff know what success looks like for each individual. As a result, pupils make secure progress from their starting points. High-quality support is in place to meet pupils' academic and personal needs, including for those with multiple challenges and needs. Pupils develop increasing confidence in their learning. Pupils feel a sense of belonging here. They are fully included in all aspects of school life. They benefit from highly positive, respectful relationships with staff and with one another. These relationships underpin the improvements that pupils show in their conduct and attitudes to learning while they are at the school. Pupils value the opportunities that staff arrange for them beyond the classroom. A wide range of extra-curricular activities, alongside the 99 things project, helps pupils experience opportunities they may not otherwise access. This broadens their horizons and supports their personal development. Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are positive, and attendance rates have improved. Pupils thrive in a safe and supportive environment. They feel safe and know which adults they can speak with if they wish. They are confident that concerns will be taken seriously and acted upon. Bullying has reduced significantly and now rarely happens. When it does occur, it is dealt with quickly and effectively. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Highly effective transition support ensures that they move onto their next stage with confidence. They are well equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences that they need to contribute positively to their community and life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should further strengthen the teaching of pupils' foundational writing knowledge, so that all pupils build securely on what they already know and achieve well across the curriculum.
• Leaders should continue to refine their work to reduce persistent absence further, so that all pupils have consistently high levels of attendance.

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