Wolsingham School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Wolsingham school is a welcoming and friendly school with strong links to the local community. Staff and pupils understand the shared values to 'work hard, get involved, be kind and take responsibility.' Leaders use these values to create a positive environment in which to learn. Pupils enjoy the wide range of opportunities that are available to them, such as the Combined Cadet Force. Pupils take part in events to support the local community, for example the winter warmers project that provides meals for older local residents. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Behaviour is good. Most pupils conduct themselves very well. They are polite and respectful. Bullying is rare. When bullying does happen, it is managed well by staff. Pupils study a broad curriculum. Leaders have put in place a curriculum that supports pupils to go on to further study, as well as being applicable to the world of work. Teachers endeavour to make their subject relevant to the lives of the pupils. For example, science teaching makes explicit links to the local rural economy.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils are not in school regularly because they have been suspended. This means that they miss out on important teaching. Leaders should continue to work with pupils to improve their behaviour so that they attend school regularly.

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