Redland Green School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Pupils enjoy their time at Redland Green School. They receive a good-quality of education. They are motivated to achieve highly. Pupils develop resilience and are willing to make mistakes. Students in the sixth form recognise the importance of independent study and wider reading. Teachers encourage and support them to do this effectively. Staff promote a sense of belonging. Pupils know and use the phrase 'we are Redland Green School (RGS)' to demonstrate this. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Relationships among pupils and staff reflect a positive and respectful culture. Pupils are safe and they feel safe. The school provides a varied enrichment programme. Pupils spend time learning cheerleading, non-contact boxing or computer animation, for example. Pupils benefit from taking part in leadership activities. These form an important part of their time at Redland Green. These opportunities are linked to the school's values of respect, ambition and responsibility. Roles include pupils being prefects, organising a culture week and raising money for charity. In the sixth form, student voice is particularly strong. Activities are often adapted to reflect students' needs and interests.

What the school should improve

• Teachers' use of assessment to checks pupils' understanding of the curriculum is sometimes not precise enough. As a result, some pupils develop misconceptions and are unable to build their knowledge successfully. The school should ensure that assessment is purposeful and used to adapt the curriculum to support pupils' learning.

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