The Quay School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Many pupils have been out of education for some time before starting at The Quay School. Due to the high aspirations and expectations of the school, pupils re-engage with learning and thrive. Pupils are happy, safe and nurtured with understanding and expertise. Across the different sites, pupils delight in learning a range of subjects. This helps them to make informed decisions about their next steps and flourish. The curriculum is expertly designed enabling pupils to learn very well. Each pupil's learning needs and interests inform the design of the curriculum and the way in which it is taught. This highly personalised approach to the curriculum enables and supports pupils to excel. As a result, pupils develop high aspirations for their future. For example, pupils gain a breadth of accredited examinations to support them in accessing the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is exceptional. Pupils follow the routines of school and learn to regulate their emotional responses to the world around them. Positive relationships with staff are pivotal to the development of pupils' character. Through these relationships, pupils learn about the importance of friendship, respect and kindness.

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