Stretford High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

Pupils are proud of the diversity represented within their school. They animatedly described 'the power of you' days where they celebrate each other's cultures and faiths. Pupils said that everyone is free to be themselves. This creates a sense of belonging which helps pupils to feel happy in school. Pupils are keen to ensure that visitors are made to feel welcome. Polite and respectful interactions between pupils and adults are the norm. The atmosphere in the school is calm and orderly. Pupils typically behave well. Pupils embrace opportunities to make changes for the benefit of others. For instance, following a consultation with their peers, the student council negotiated a change to the uniform policy. Community ambassadors help to look after the environment in the local area. The school prioritises pupils' personal development alongside academic success. Pupils benefit from the 'CARE' (community, aspiration, resilience, education) programme which includes activities that help to promote well-being and develop their self-esteem. For example, pupils participate in sessions where they reflect on their positive qualities. Pupils appreciate the care that staff have taken to ensure that the diversity of the school community is reflected in the school's high-quality curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Most pupils achieve well.

What the school should improve

• At times, teachers do not check that pupils have understood and remembered their learning before they move on. As a result, some pupils develop misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge which are not swiftly addressed. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies well to identify and remedy gaps in pupils' knowledge before they introduce new content.

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