Netherhall Learning Campus High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Netherhall Learning Campus High School is an improving place to learn. Pupils feel safe. Most pupils are happy to be in school but some do not attend as often as they should. Pupils enjoy their lessons and want to do well. There are also lots of opportunities outside of the classroom for pupils too. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Most pupils respond well to these expectations. Pupils behave very well in their lessons. The school has worked hard to improve lessons so the order in which they are taught makes sense to pupils. Leaders are doing their best to make sure pupils get the best possible experiences. There is support for pupils to help them to reach their learning goals. For some pupils, more support is needed. Some pupils lack confidence when they are asked to explain their learning and remember important knowledge. Around the school, pupils generally know how to behave, but in places where staff supervision is light, a minority of pupils sometimes forget what is expected of them. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that when it does occur, the school deals with it. The school provides lots of activities, which pupils enjoy. Many pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), take advantage of these opportunities.

What the school should improve

• The school's evaluation of what needs to improve further does not have sufficient detail. Consequently, priorities for improvement are not acted upon quickly enough. The school should make sure that it has sufficient information to identify the priorities and the actions needed to make necessary improvements.
• In some subjects, curriculum changes are not fully embedded. Because of this, some pupils are still catching up on the gaps in their learning. The school should continue to review curriculum plans and sequences so that there are no gaps in curriculum content or learning for pupils.
• Some pupils with SEND do not benefit from support which is specific to their learning needs. Therefore, some pupils with SEND do not achieve as they should. The support for pupils with SEND should be further developed so they all get the support they need to reach their learning potential.
• The school is not as proactive as it could be when considering pupils who are at risk of falling below expected attendance levels. Consequently, improvements in attendance have been slow to materialise. Leaders should make better use of attendance data to identify and intervene for those pupils whose attendance is low or declining.

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