Inspectors praise Swinton school's improvement

Rises in results and attendance were both highlighted in the report on Swinton Community School, which graded the main school and its sixth form as good with “good capacity for sustained improvement.”

Inspectors also commented on the school’s “rapid improvement” over the last two years.

Headteacher, David Pridding, said: “Staff, students and their families can be very proud of what the Ofsted team said about our school.

“Our success has been based on a genuine partnership between school, the students and their families. 

“We are delighted with what inspectors have reported and they have made some positive recommendations to help us improve even further; we are already working on those suggestions.

“Our whole school community knows my ambitions for this school; we are now officially a good school and we will get even better.”

The report said that the school’s leaders had a strong track record of success and praised their accurate evaluation of the school, rigorous planning and energetic, well-focused actions.

Inspectors found that as a result, students were well prepared for their future.

Other elements highlighted included good quality teaching, students’ orderly, positive and friendly behaviour, a broad and balanced curriculum and high quality advice and guidance.

nspectors found that students felt safe at school and had good relationships with staff.

To continue the recent improvements the inspectors said that the school should continue their emphasis on maths and science and develop improvements in teaching quality to raise standards even higher.

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