Sedgemoor Manor School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 May 2026

This school helps to rebuild young people's and families’ trust in education. Leaders and staff unite to turn pupils' previous negative experiences of school into a positive one. Most pupils develop a love of learning. Warm, caring relationships permeate the school. Many new starters have missed large parts of their education. Staff's nurture and compassion help them to overcome their anxieties to feel safe and secure. This also helps pupils' attendance to improve compared to their time in previous settings. Pupils know that staff are always available if they need to discuss any worries. Pupils benefit from a typically well-taught and wide-ranging curriculum. Staff provide highly effective support to help pupils learn successfully. Consequently, from a variety of starting points, pupils achieve well. As a result, they are typically ready for their next stage of education. This includes students in the post-16 provision, who follow a variety of individualised routes tailored to their needs and interests. Pupils embark on a range of trips that not only link to their learning but open their eyes to potential career paths. Pupils' learning about life beyond their locality also helps to prepare them for life in modern Britain. Pupils' character development is rooted through all aspects of the school's work. For example, pupils take great pride in taking care of the school's wide range of animals, from lizards to goats. This helps pupils to become empathic, thoughtful citizens. Pupils develop a deep sense of self-worth, and feel recognised by staff as being unique individuals through events such as 'Diversity Rocks'. Pupils' behaviour in class is highly positive and improves over time in the school. They are polite and courteous. In lessons, they demonstrate a curiosity in their learning. Bullying is rare but leaders deal with this quickly if it occurs.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should improve pupils’ foundational skills in English and mathematics, including handwriting, by ensuring teachers consistently teach these well and address gaps.
• Leaders should use the information they gather on personal development, achievement, attendance and behaviour to evaluate the impact of improvement strategies more precisely, so that these areas continue to improve.

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