Springwood High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

Pupils are happy and safe. They move around the large site in a calm manner. Pupils have good relationships with their peers and the staff. They say bullying is rare. If it happens, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They learn about tolerance and respect and feel that the school is very inclusive. Pupils appreciate the high-quality care and support they receive from staff. Pupils are positive about their education. They pay attention to teachers in class and are keen to answer questions. Pupils take pride in the presentation of their work. They value the wide range of subjects that they can choose, such as astronomy. Low-level disruption is not common but is dealt with effectively when it happens. Sixth-form students are fully involved in school life. Many mentor younger pupils in mathematics and English. They access a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Students are supported to set up and run their own clubs and societies. This allows them to explore their own passions and interests. They benefit from independent careers advice that prepares them well for their next steps.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, subject leaders and teachers are not clear about what they want pupils to know and be able to do at key points in the curriculum. This means that pupils do not learn all of the key information they should. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum identifies the key knowledge pupils need for all subject areas.

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