Rosedale College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve, and pupils work hard to meet these expectations. Staff are committed to helping all pupils reach their potential. Pupils come from a wide range of starting points and backgrounds, with many languages spoken and representation from across cultures and beliefs. Leaders provide a wide range of opportunities to develop pupils' characters. This includes educational visits and clubs, including sports clubs. In the sixth form, students take on leadership roles and get involved in organising activities that enhance everyday school life, including volunteering to read with children at local primary schools. Pupils feel safe at school, and behaviour in class does not stop learning from taking place. Pupils are well supported, both in and out of the classroom, because there are strong relationships between staff and pupils. The personal views of some pupils are at times disrespectful of others' beliefs and values. Leaders are tackling this.

What the school should improve

• A few pupils express disrespectful views on equality and protected characteristics. Leaders should ensure that policies and practices are consistently implemented and that fundamental British values are consistently upheld.
• The key stage 3 curriculum has not provided sufficient breadth and depth in some subjects. While leaders have taken action and changes are in place for September 2023, some pupils in the school continue to have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders must ensure that pupils receive a full curriculum in key stage 3 that enables them to deepen their knowledge and skills in all subjects.

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