The Coppice School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

This is a warm and caring school that prides itself on providing a family atmosphere for its pupils. Pupils are welcomed into the school as their 'second home'. This helps pupils to settle in well and to be happy at school. The school has high expectations for its pupils, including for their achievement. All pupils who attend the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They receive exceptional support and care from highly trained staff. Staff have a detailed understanding of pupils' needs. Pupils are enthused about the learning opportunities that they receive. They live up to the school's ethos of 'learn, enjoy and achieve'. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They treat each other and staff with care. As a result, there is a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Pupils feel safe at the school. They understand that staff would help them to resolve any concerns that they may have. Pupils enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities, such as disco and boccia clubs. They relish the opportunity to learn about the world around them. Pupils benefit from a wealth of trips and visits, both in their local community and beyond.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, the school's strategies for checking how well pupils are learning are underdeveloped. This means that teachers do not always know where there are gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should refine its assessment systems so that gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified accurately and teachers can design learning activities so that these gaps are addressed effectively.

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