The Stonehenge School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 September 2022

Pupils like coming to school. They wear their uniform with pride. The new headteacher sets a clear vision for the school's next steps. Leaders are ambitious. They have heightened expectations of pupils and staff. Pupils respond well to these firm boundaries. They are respectful and polite. They respond quickly to staff requests. Leaders have created a safe environment for pupils. Staff consider pupils' emotional health and well-being, recognising that the pandemic years have been a turbulent and disruptive time. Leaders' work to improve the rate of pupils' attendance is starting to make a difference. The behaviour of some pupils does not meet the school's high expectations. Leaders are taking positive steps to re-establish routines and the consistent application of strengthened behaviour policies. Bullying is uncommon. When bullying takes place, staff deal with it promptly. However, pupils are not always well informed about the steps that have been taken. The school's rapid growth has offered some challenges. Staff provide a variety of extra- curricular activities that cater for many talents and interests. There is a strong sports offer despite a lack of outdoor spaces. The physical education (PE) staff support a full programme of competitive fixtures.

What the school should improve

• Leaders are strengthening the key stage 4 curriculum. However, there are still some inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum in different subjects. Leaders need to ensure that improvement work strengthens the implementation of the curriculum across subjects in key stage 4.
• A few pupils do not understand when the language they use is inappropriate. These pupils use this language when speaking to their peers without understanding why they should not do so. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils understand what language is and is not appropriate.

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