Queen's Manor School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 June 2024

The school is firmly placed at the heart of the community. Pupils enjoy coming here. They value their relationships with other children and their teachers. Pupils know and embrace the school's values of 'ready, respectful and safe'. The school teaches pupils how to keep themselves safe. Pupils have confidence that staff will help them with any worry or concern. Pupils consider that any incidents of unkindness are followed up quickly. The school community is highly inclusive, with pupils showing empathy towards others. The school develops pupils' character and independence. There are opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities. The Rainbow Rangers are pupil leaders who play a key role working with others. Pupils say that they make sure everyone stays safe. Pupils also have a voice through their Pupil Parliament. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEND), to achieve well. There are some inconsistencies in how well pupils are learning. This means expectations are not always realised. The trust and the school recognise this and have plans in place to improve achievement further.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the school has not ensured that the core knowledge that pupils need to know, remember and revisit over time is covered in as much detail as it could be. As a result, sometimes classroom work in these subjects does not support pupils to learn what they should as effectively as they could. The school should ensure that the important knowledge and skills that pupils need to know and remember are clearly delivered across all subjects, and that classroom activities consistently support pupils to learn the planned curriculum.
• Sometimes, teaching and resources are not consistently well planned and adapted for all pupils with SEND in mainstream and special provision classes. This means that some pupils with SEND are not supported effectively to build their curriculum knowledge over time. The school should continue to ensure that planning, teaching and resources are adapted to meet the needs of all pupils with SEND.
• Some pupils are absent from school frequently. These pupils miss out on learning and do not achieve as well as they should. The school should ensure that it works with pupils and their families to understand the importance of regular attendance. It should be systematic in the steps taken to address pupil absences from school.

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