Princes School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Pupils flourish at the Princes School. Staff cater exceptionally well for pupils' individual special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). When pupils join the school, they quickly become part of the 'Princes family'. Highly skilled staff provide excellent education, care and support for pupils. The school has limitless expectations and aspirations for pupils' achievement. In all aspects of school life, pupils live up to, and often exceed, these expectations. Pupils' achievement is noteworthy. The relationships that pupils form with adults are exemplary. Pupils trust adults to care for them and look after them. Pupils are typically seen smiling. They engage positively with the staff around them. For pupils, and their parents and carers, the school is a haven. Pupils are happy at this school. They shine. Pupils' behaviour is commendable. As pupils progress through the school, they are taught how to recognise their own emotions and they manage their own behaviour with ease. Pupils thrive working alongside other pupils in their class. The school's approach to behaviour management is highly effective. As a result, pupils learn in calm and purposeful classrooms. Pupils blossom outside of lessons because of the impressive range of enrichment activities that the school provides. For example, pupils grow in confidence during their carefully planned residential trip. Pupils said that they accomplish things which they did not feel were possible.

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