The Market Weighton School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 September 2022

The Market Weighton School is on the edge of the town, but for many it is in the heart of the community. It is a caring school that has values of 'respect, honesty, compassion, resilience, industry and courage'. Inspired pupils are happy to demonstrate these qualities because they understand their importance. Pupils take pleasure in the broad offer of subjects and spoke to inspectors confidently about what they have learned. Teachers with expertise support pupils in achieving objectives that go beyond the academic curriculum. Many extra-curricular activities are available and well attended. Regardless of pupils' starting places, leaders have made it a top priority to offer an ambitious curriculum to all. Pupils respond to the high expectations of teachers. Pupils appreciate the support their teachers give them and know that teachers want the best for them. Pupils feel safe and secure at school. Staff deal with bullying when it occurs and is reported. The school is calm, caring and purposeful. Respectful conduct and good relationships are seen both in lessons and social time. If pupils need support or advice, they know who to contact.

What the school should improve

• In some of the less-developed foundation subjects, leaders have not clearly specified the content they want pupils to retain. This means that pupils are at risk of not building on prior knowledge. Leaders should make sure they have determined the essential knowledge pupils require and that it is included in curriculum plans for all subject areas.

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