Slated Row School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 March 2026

Pupils are genuinely valued at this caring school. Leaders ensure their voices are heard. They feel a deep sense of belonging in this highly inclusive school. Pupils build positive, trusting relationships with skilled and nurturing staff. They attend regularly and want to be in school. Pupils know that they are safe at school. Their behaviour is extremely positive as a result of the deliberate actions of leaders and staff to help pupils be the best versions of themselves. Bullying is extremely rare and dealt with promptly. Pupils demonstrate the school's values of 'hope, dignity and respect' throughout the day with everyone they meet. Pupils enjoy learning. The school celebrates their achievements. Pupils benefit from a very carefully considered, broad and enriching curriculum. Teaching equips them with the knowledge and skills to thrive. Staff ensure barriers to pupils' learning are successfully removed. Over time, pupils achieve well from their wide range of starting points. Pupils are aspirational for their futures. Leaders and staff are determined to fulfil the school's vision that 'every student will see that they are a valued member of our community'. Pupils build and demonstrate confidence, resilience, independence and teamwork during their time at school. They enjoy supporting others and take immense pride in their responsibility as kindness ambassadors, student councillors and peer mentors. Pupils demonstrate strong social and moral understanding. They actively contribute to the work of the school. Pupils learn how to regulate their emotions and to manage challenging situations very effectively. Staff hold exceptionally high ambitions for all pupils. Pupils rise to meet these ambitions due to the personalised support they receive. They achieve highly in a wide range of qualifications. The school's work has a lasting impact on pupils. They are incredibly well prepared for their future lives.

What the school should improve

• Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work, ensuring that plans to refine assessment processes are rolled out across the school to inform curriculum implementation to a greater degree. This is in order to further enhance pupils' learning and achievement.

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