Sackville School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

The school is ambitious for all pupils to enjoy learning and achieve highly. Pupils benefit from the emphasis on developing skills and attitudes that support them to learn well. Across the school, pupils have a purposeful approach to learning. They explain how, through the 'Futures' programme, they explore the different employment and education possibilities and develop personal goals for life beyond Sackville. Pupils talk about how this helps to build their motivation to try their best. Across the school, the majority of pupils show courtesy and consideration to others. Sixth- form students act as strong role models for these attributes. There is a sharp focus on pupils' well-being, with the five 'Communities' being at the heart of this. Pupils feel safe and appreciate the pastoral support available. They talk confidently about being able to share concerns and seek advice from staff in their 'Community'. Importantly, pupils feel known in this large school. Pupils benefit from the broad extra-curricular programme which provides many opportunities to try new things and develop interests. They are encouraged to participate in the wide range of clubs, trips and opportunities to participate in competitions or drama productions. Pupils particularly like how aspects of trips are linked to their learning.

What the school should improve

• Some aspects of the school's behaviour expectations are not consistently reinforced by staff. As a result, not all pupils are supported to see the importance of these, with some openly ignoring school rules such as uniform and mobile phone expectations around the buildings. The school needs to ensure that all its expectations of pupils' conduct are consistently upheld by all staff.

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