Ofsted finds 'true inclusion' at Admiral Lord Nelson School following inspection
The outcome of a school’s Ofsted has been published
School leadership are brimming with pride after Ofsted finds students benefit from a ‘rich and ambitious curriculum’.
Admiral Lord Nelson School, in Dundas Lane, was inspected by the governing body on June 9, with the published report highlighting it is working at the expected standard in all areas.
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The secondary school, which is part of the Salterns Academy Trust, puts effective systems in place to identify the needs of pupils with special educational to ensure they achieve.
The report said: “Leaders monitor the impact of the support pupils receive. Leaders then amend strategies to meet the changing needs of pupils. The strategy to support disadvantaged pupils is evidence-informed. Leaders make effective decisions on how to use extra funding.”
High quality work is produced by students and they are able to discuss in depth what they have learnt in lessons. This knowledge develops over time, with leaders ensuring teaching is effective and staff constantly checking information is retained and understood.
Christopher Doherty, headteacher at Admiral Lord Nelson, said: “This is an impressive outcome and testament to our whole school community working together to make our school a place of true inclusion where students can thrive.
“However, it is not the final judgements that make us the proudest – it is the warm words that the inspectors have used to describe our brilliant students, staff and wider community.”
The Ofsted also highlighted that management is “tenacious” in ensuring pupils attend school regularly, with a range of strategies in place to monitor absence. Leaders have also developed effective systems to ensure pupils behave well meaning low-level disruption is rare.
Mr Doherty added: “Pupil wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and we are delighted that this was also recognised during the inspection.
“All in all, this was a very demanding inspection – but Ofsted’s findings mirror all that we believe are seeking to achieve. Our pupils achieve well and are living up to our culture of daring to dream, aiming to achieve.”
In order to improve, Admiral Lord Nelson School should further strengthen effective checks for understanding to enable any gaps in knowledge to be addressed. Adaptations should also continually be embedded to enhance opportunities and experiences of pupils, including those who are disadvantaged.
Nys Hardingham, CEO of the trust, said: “This is an impressive achievement, and we are delighted with what has been achieved. Huge credit goes to every member of the school’s community – because such strength is the result of a real team effort.”