Ofsted
Fircroft was last inspected in June 2022. Here are the highlights from our report:
- Pupils are safe and happy at this school
- Pupils enjoy their learning
- The school has many exciting opportunities for pupils
- Staff do not tolerate bullying and pupils show respect for each other and adults
- Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school
- Leaders’ approach to early reading is a strength
- Leaders understand pupils’ individual needs
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive personalised support
- Adults are skilled at helping pupils with SEND with their learning
- Pupils are keen to learn and they pay attention in class
- Staff have high expectations, which pupils respond to
- Staff provide pupils with a wide range of opportunities to learn about themselves and others. They promote pupils’ physical and emotional health well
- Leaders encourage pupils’ awareness of different cultures and the importance of healthy relationships
- Pupils enjoy the many extra-curricular clubs on offer and like to take part in sporting competitions
- Staff encourage pupils to take on responsibilities, for instance as eco-councillors and wider school representatives
- Leaders have clear oversight of safeguarding procedures
- Leaders ensure that staff are well trained to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures
- Pupils are taught how to keep safe
- Staff follow up on any concerns that may arise
Here is a link to the Ofsted website, which has copies of our historic reports, available to download:
