Turton School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are proud to be part of Turton School. They enjoy strong relationships with their teachers and other staff. Pupils feel safe when they are in school. They know who to speak to if they are worried or upset. The school's code of conduct underpins the sensible behaviour that pupils display in classrooms and around the school at break and lunchtimes. During social times, pupils enjoy chatting with their friends in the school canteen or outside in the spacious playgrounds. Pupils' conduct helps to make the school a calm and orderly environment. The school has high expectations of what pupils should achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have equal access to an ambitious curriculum. They progress well through the curriculum in most subjects. The school supports pupils to be increasingly confident and respectful to each other. It also helps them to understand issues in the wider world. Many pupils benefit from a wide range of sporting and leadership enrichment opportunities. Students in the sixth form are excellent role models for younger pupils.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects there is some variability in how well teachers deliver the curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they should. The school should ensure that in these subjects, teachers receive appropriate training and guidance to allow pupils' learning to build on what they already know.
• Some aspects of the programme to support pupils' personal development are not delivered as well as others. This includes the teaching of fundamental British values and citizenship. Consequently, some pupils' knowledge of these aspects of learning is uneven. The school should equip staff with the expertise that they need ensure that pupils are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.

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