RBWM Alternative Learning Provision

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

Pupils often join the school having experienced a disrupted education. For many, this includes being permanently excluded from their previous school. They and their families can be apprehensive about their future schooling. In response, expert staff from Haybrook College swiftly provide reassurance and dedicate time to get to know each pupil. Individual transition plans are put in place. Staff use different assessments to identify what additional support each pupil may need to help them learn well. There is a clear focus on helping pupils get what they need in readiness for the next stage of their education. Staff prioritise building positive relationships with pupils. In lessons, pupils are mainly respectful to staff and each other. They know they are expected to follow the well- established rules and routines. At times, some pupils can find it difficult to manage their behaviour. In response, staff take time to develop pupils' speech and language skills. This helps pupils communicate their views and emotions more confidently. The school has high expectations for what it wants pupils to achieve. Pupils are encouraged to be ambitious for their futures. The comprehensive careers provision, alongside the wide-ranging personal development opportunities, helps prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• The RISE primary provision is at an earlier stage of development than other aspects of the school. Consequently, work is ongoing to design the intent of the curriculum precisely, as well as identify appropriate pedagogical practices to support the small number of pupils who attend this provision. The school should continue this work with the local authority to fully implement these plans.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)