Wade Deacon High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 November 2022

Pupils at Wade Deacon High School are completely committed to the 'Wade Deacon Way'. They talk about it with passion. Pupils fully live out the school's values to respect themselves, to be the best that they can be and to believe in themselves. These behaviours are consistently evident in pupils' respectful interactions with each other and with staff. Pupils' behaviour around the school and in classrooms is exemplary, reflecting leaders' high expectations of their conduct. Pupils are extremely happy at this school. They are confident that staff have their best interests at heart when making decisions about their education. The quality of pastoral support available to pupils is a key strength. For example, if bullying ever happens, staff deal with issues swiftly and effectively. Pupils undertake an impressive range of opportunities to enrich their wider personal development. They embrace leadership roles, for example as a prefect or a subject ambassador. Pupils thrive in the extra-curricular clubs on offer, such as dance, creative writing, and robotics and electronics. They relish the opportunities that staff provide for them to be involved in a variety of competitions locally and nationally. Leaders have very high expectations of what every pupil can and should achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. They benefit from a first-rate education, including an aspirational curriculum, that gives them a firm foundation for their future learning and employment.

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