The Pace Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 October 2023

This outstanding school makes a significant and profound difference to pupils' lives. A highly inclusive and caring ethos weaves across all aspects of school life. Staff have very high expectations and go the extra mile to ensure that pupils accomplish great things. They know each pupil exceptionally well. Staff strike the right balance in nurturing pupils so that they believe in their own capabilities and confidently have a go themselves. Phrases of encouragement like 'yes you can' reverberate through every classroom. Consequently, pupils' sense of self-worth and self-esteem grows exponentially. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are excellent. They feel safe and their big smiles show how happy and settled they are. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, trusting and highly respectful. The school holds pupils' best interests at the forefront of its work. Staff champion pupils' interests and talents exceptionally well. Pupils are excited to attend clubs such as boccia, gardening, cooking and singing. They are thrilled to visit the Stoke Mandeville stadium and participate in pentathlon activities alongside Paralympians. Pupils wholeheartedly enjoy taking part in challenging and exciting activities, such as horse riding and ice skating. They plant wildflowers around their school to encourage bees and bugs to the area.

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