The Green School for Girls

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2023

Pupils are given opportunities to be independent and confident at this school. They respect differences between themselves and others and are proud to be part of a diverse school community. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and understand the importance of healthy relationships and looking after their mental health. The school expects pupils to achieve high academic standards. In 2022, GCSE results exemplified pupils' success. These same high expectations also apply to pupils' behaviour. Pupils are focused in classrooms and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. The school's expectations continue in the playground and the school site, and pupils mostly behave well there too. Bullying is not tolerated, the school has identified the risks of online bullying and taken action to address any instances of this. Pupils can participate in a wide range of activities to enhance their learning. For example, pupils in the sixth form can join in a 'Music Jam' or train and earn qualifications for performing arts. Younger pupils are taken on meaningful trips and visits that extend their learning and nurture their interests and talents. Pupils demonstrate a strong set of values promoted by the school, including being respectful and valuing others, treating all as equals.

What the school should improve

• The use of suspensions is high and sometimes not appropriate or effective. The application of the school's behaviour policy leads to vulnerable pupils being at higher risk of suspension and missing school. The school should ensure that a range of approaches are effectively used to improve the behaviour of pupils, and that reintegration following any suspensions leads to improved behaviour.

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