Sheringham High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Sheringham High School is typically a calm and orderly place. Pupils are polite and courteous. Most pupils feel happy and safe. A group of pupils who have recently arrived from Ukraine have been made to feel welcome and comment that they feel 'really well supported'. The expectations of pupils are increasingly high. The school wants pupils to be able to learn effectively, and always behave in a way that allows them to do this. Teachers set high standards. Behaviour in lessons is generally calm, pupils pay attention and can learn well. At social times, pupils happily chat in their friendship groups. Most pupils do not worry about bullying; it is not something that they experience. For those pupils affected by bullying, most of them feel that it is dealt with effectively by school staff. Pupils talk positively of the changes to the school council, and the impact these are having. Pupils on the council comment on the support they receive from teachers. Pupils also recognise the changes that are being made across the school. They can see how these changes are intended to help them. Pupils appreciate the variety of trips and visits available to them, including a ski trip and visits to a Christmas market. Pupils are also able to participate in extra- curricular activities.

What the school should improve

• The systems to record and monitor the attendance of sixth-form students are not sufficiently robust. As a result, leaders do not challenge poor student attendance over time. Leaders should ensure that the system is implemented rigorously to ensure students are safe and that they access the full curriculum.
• The behaviour of some pupils does not meet the increasingly high expectations expected by leaders. As a result, the level of suspension is high, particularly among vulnerable pupils. Leaders need to ensure that their high expectations are clear and met by all pupils.

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