The Long Eaton School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2024

Many pupils enjoy attending The Long Eaton School. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel well-supported. Most pupils and staff recognise that the school has improved recently. Pupils said that bullying does happen sometimes. They think that the school deals with bullying incidents better now. Most pupils behave well in lessons and at unstructured times. Pupils said that behaviour has improved. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. However, there are still some pupils who regularly disrupt some lessons. Pupils said that some teachers are not always fair when dealing with behaviour issues. Some staff do not always have high expectations of how pupils should behave in lessons. Students in the sixth form enjoy their learning. They said that their teachers support them well. Pupils feel safe in school. They know they can talk to staff if they have any worries. The school has ensured that there are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Some pupils enjoy attending sports clubs and art club. However, not many pupils take advantage of these opportunities currently. Pupils in Year 11 appreciate the opportunity to attend revision sessions.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always check that pupils have understood or remembered what they have learned. Teachers do not always address gaps in learning. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff systematically check pupils' understanding so they can address gaps in learning.
• Some staff do not explain new information clearly. As a result, some pupils are not always clear about what they are learning. Pupils do not always understand the work they need to do. The school should ensure that teachers present new subject matter clearly, so pupils understand what they need to learn.
• Some pupils' writing contains basic punctuation and grammar errors. Teachers do not always correct these. Some pupils' work is not of a high quality. Teachers should ensure that all pupils use accurate punctuation and grammar and produce high-quality work.
• Staff do not always consistently apply the behaviour policy. This means that staff do not always address off-task behaviour. At times, some pupils disrupt learning. The school should ensure that all staff implement the behaviour policy consistently well and that all staff have high expectations of how pupils should behave.
• Some teachers do not always cover important elements of the personal development curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not learn about important issues and have gaps in their understanding of British values and equalities. They are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should ensure that all staff deliver the personal development curriculum well so that all pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

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