The Boswells School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Pupils are happy at The Boswells School. They move calmly around the school and show consideration for others. They feel safe and bullying is unusual. Pupils are confident that, if bullying happens, staff will deal with it well. In lessons, pupils concentrate and work hard. They behave well and want to learn. Pupils have respect for their teachers and know how well they are taught. They appreciate the support they receive for their well-being. High expectations are set for pupils. They thrive on meeting these in the way they behave and their commitment to their learning. Pupils enjoy a variety of high-quality clubs and visits, which broaden their experiences and enhance the content of the curriculum they are taught. They participate enthusiastically and work as a team to be successful, for example, in the volleyball teams and school productions. Many pupils continue their studies at the school's sixth form. Sixth-form students have good attitudes to their learning. They take up responsibilities to lead and support activities and learning across the school. They are positive role models for younger pupils.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not ensured that pupils who are absent get the support they need to keep up with their learning. This includes pupils who are disadvantaged. As a result, many pupils with high absence are not achieving well. Leaders need to make sure that pupils with persistent absence get all the help they need to keep up with the curriculum.

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