The County High School, Leftwich

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 June 2026

Pupils are proud to attend this safe and supportive school. Staff know pupils well and regularly check on their wellbeing. Pupils appreciate this and they are comfortable sharing any concerns or worries. They know that staff will help them. Pupils’ respect for one another means that bullying and unkind behaviour are rare. Pupils know that if they do happen, staff will address the issue quickly. Generally, pupils’ attend well. Some groups of pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, do not attend as often as they should, although this is improving. The lessons and curriculum that pupils experience are well designed. This helps pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to develop their knowledge over time. Most pupils approach their studies positively. Pupils with barriers to their learning or wellbeing usually get the support that they need. As a result, most pupils learn more as they move through the curriculum. They produce high-quality work. In national examinations, pupils generally attain very positive results. Staff support pupils who face difficult circumstances in their lives by ensuring they have equal access to, and benefit from, the school’s full offer. Pupils profit from a range of clubs, sports and other social activities. They demonstrate their creativity through musical theatre performances and contribute to the environment in the 'eco club'. Pupils have recently won a bid to develop the school's gardening area. Pupils learn about the world around them by participating in a range of trips and listening to guest speakers talk about their careers. Pupils respect and understand individual differences. This creates a school community that is welcoming for all.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to identify and tackle barriers to attendance so that pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, have consistently high attendance.
• Leaders should continue to embed highly effective teaching across all subjects so that pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, continue to achieve more highly.

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