The Woodroffe School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Pupils at Woodroffe School receive high levels of support, both academically and pastorally. As a result, pupils achieve well and thrive. Warm, respectful relationships between pupils and staff underpin the positive, inclusive culture at the school. Pupils rise to the high expectations that the school has of them. Most achieve well and move on to suitable destinations, including at the most selective universities. Behaviour in lessons and around school is calm and orderly. Pupils are typically mature and respectful of one another. The school takes prompt and effective action on the rare occasions when bullying occurs. Pupils and parents are typically positive about the ways that the school deals with concerns that they raise. The school is committed to developing 'the whole child'. It provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and characters. There is a rich array of extra-curricular clubs including sports, music, coding and archaeology. Some clubs have been initiated by pupils and are led by them. Pupils undertake the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Ten Tors. There are leadership roles for pupils of all ages. These enable them to contribute to the school and local community.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is not always designed or adapted well enough for all pupils. Consequently, some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or pupils with SEND, do not learn as well as they could. The school needs to ensure that all pupils learn the curriculum successfully.

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