The Levett School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2025

The school cultivates happiness among the pupils. They enjoy attending school. Devoted staff provide personal and academic support to pupils. This helps them reach their potential. High expectations for behaviour and learning apply to all pupils, which helps to create a productive learning environment. The vast majority of pupils meet these expectations daily and over time. Behaviour in school is generally calm. Pupils understand the school values. Staff revisit and promote these values frequently. This helps pupils develop a strong attitude towards learning. Pupils care for each other. When pupils need support, friends and adults are on hand. Breakout spaces give pupils a quiet place to relax if they feel overwhelmed. The school integrates extra-curricular opportunities into the school day. The offer includes visits to theatres, parks, local restaurants and overnight camping. The school has designed these opportunities to help pupils understand the world around them. This has a positive effect on how pupils socialise with others. Structured social times allow pupils to demonstrate mature social skills.

What the school should improve

• Aspects of the curriculum in key stage 3 are not fully developed. This means some pupils do not consistently improve their subject knowledge over time. The school should quickly ensure that all aspects of this curriculum are delivered effectively to meet the changing needs of the pupils.
• Staff are not consistently applying the school's graduated approach to behaviour management. This means, on occasions, disruptive pupil behaviours can escalate. The school should ensure that all staff are clear about the actions they should take to support individual pupils when they display disruptive behaviours.

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