White House Farm

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 February 2024

Pupils know and live out the school values to 'be respectful, be resilient and to be reflective'. They enjoy school and are happy. Pupils behave well. They are polite, friendly and kind towards others. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils are confident of adult help with any problems that they may face. As a result, pupils feel safe and are ready to learn. Pupils develop an understanding of what it means to belong in their community. They know the difference they can make by helping people in a variety of ways. For example, pupils work with local groups to grow and provide fresh produce to families in the local area. The school believes that it is every pupil's right to have their voice heard. Leaders are making changes to ensure that all pupils have this opportunity. All pupils can share their feelings and opinions and know that the school will listen. New activities, such as an assault course, are now offered due to pupil requests. This means that pupils feel valued and develop the confidence to speak up for what they believe in. School leaders have an ambition to take this further by giving pupils a voice around global issues, such as sustainability.

What the school should improve

• There is an inconsistent approach to the way in which learning is assessed in foundation subjects. This means that pupils' learning is not always checked consistently. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school, including the trust, should ensure that assessment systems are implemented that clearly identify the progress pupils are making through the planned curriculum in all subjects.

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