Queensbridge School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

Pupils are proud to attend Queensbridge. They value the quality of learning they experience and how well they are supported when making their post-16 choices. They appreciate the school's inclusive culture and celebration of diversity. Pupils know that the school has high expectations of them, personally and academically. Behaviour in lessons is very good. Pupils work hard in lessons because they want to do well. Most achieve impressive outcomes. Pupils know that the core value of respect is especially important within their diverse community. Almost all pupils show respect and dignity towards each other. However, a small number of pupils do not; their less than positive attitudes mean that some pupils do not feel valued for who they are. The school provides many opportunities that support pupils' personal development. Pupils appreciate how there are now more ways in which they can speak up and contribute to school improvement. They value the breadth of the clubs and activities available to them after school. These include many sporting and performing arts options, as well as photography and chess. Many are involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Parents and carers speak highly of the rounded education their children receive at Queensbridge.

What the school should improve

• The school's organisation of the curriculum means that not all subjects are studied to an equivalent depth. As a result, pupils do not acquire the same depth of knowledge across the curriculum. Not all pupils are able to select the subjects they want to study beyond key stage 3. The school should ensure that its curriculum design supports a good depth of learning for pupils in all subjects, as well as ensuring that pupils can continue with the range of subjects they need for future success.
• A minority of pupils have not bought into the school's culture of respect for each other's differences. These pupils are not as considerate as they should be. Their attitudes and language mean that some pupils do not feel fully valued or respected. The school should ensure that all pupils' behaviour reflects the school's values and ambition to be truly inclusive.

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