The Kingsway School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 February 2026

Since this school’s previous inspection, it has been on a rapid journey of improvement. This positive transformation is evident across every aspect of the school’s provision. Leaders’ decisive actions to improve the school are underpinned by a clear commitment to lifting pupils’ ambitions and fostering a strong sense of belonging. They have cultivated a kind and compassionate school community where pupils know they have a voice. Pupils feel happy, settled and safe. Pupils’ behaviour has improved over time. Incidents of discriminatory language and other poor behaviour occur relatively rarely. This is reflected in the continuing reduction in sanctions, such as suspensions, that the school uses. Bullying occurs rarely. Pupils trust staff to keep them safe. They report any worries confidently. Staff track any unkind behaviour or concerns about pupils’ wellbeing. These are acted upon quickly and effectively. Pupils benefit from the improvements that leaders have made to the quality of the curriculum and of teaching. As a result, pupils enjoy learning. In lessons, pupils listen carefully to teachers’ instructions and work hard. They speak confidently about what they know and can do. Staff know the individual needs of pupils. They use this knowledge to provide pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, with the support they need to reduce barriers to learning. Many pupils benefit from a plethora of opportunities to experience new things and develop new skills. Pupils enjoy attending sports activities, creative clubs and educational visits. They embrace opportunities to represent the school through activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, charity work and the school’s cultural diploma. These help build pupils' leadership skills and prepare them to be active citizens beyond the school gates.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that staff design activities that help pupils to develop sufficient depth of knowledge and understanding in their learning.
• Leaders should ensure that staff make effective use of the information that they have about the gaps that some pupils have in their knowledge and understanding to ensure that pupils achieve as well as they should.

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