Salmons Brook School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Pupils describe the school as their safe place. They appreciate that the staff working here always strive to support the best interests of pupils. Pupils relish the many extra opportunities that they receive while attending this school, such as learning to ski and ice skate. They also fondly recall their school visits and clubs, particularly those relating to cooking and life skills. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school. They describe the work of the staff at the school as 'phenomenal'. The school has designed and implemented an ambitious curriculum for pupils. This supports the development of pupils very well and prepares them for the next stages of their education. Because of the school's effective approaches to understanding and meeting needs, pupils learn this curriculum very well. Pupils' individual needs and circumstances are understood and planned for with sensitivity and skill. Pupils are supportive of each other, inside and outside of lessons. Bullying is not tolerated and pupils support each other to behave well. There are very positive relationships between all members of the school community. Interactions between staff and pupils are kind and considerate. Pupils are kept safe at school.

What the school should improve

• In a few areas of the curriculum, the school's aims are not securely embedded. Pupils' love of reading and the development of their ability to apply mathematical skills are not as well promoted as they could be. For example, pupils are not sufficiently supported or inspired to read outside of lessons to further their reading skills. The school should make the necessary adaptations to its curriculum and the way it is taught to ensure that these aspects of pupils' learning are developed consistently well.

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