We were delighted to welcome Ofsted inspectors on the 17th and 18th of June 2025 for our first inspection.
We were pleased to see that they understood our key vision and school values and our approach to the very best SEMH education.
We look forward to welcoming Ofsted for their next visit.
Judgements:
The quality of education - Good
Behaviour and attitudes - Outstanding
Personal development - Good
Leadership and management - Good
Sixth-form provision - Good
Some key comments in the report that we are very proud of include:
What is it like to attend this school?
- Pupils describe the school as their safe place. They appreciate that the staff working here always strive to support the best interests of pupils.
- Parents and carers are very supportive of the school. They describe the work of the staff at the school as ‘phenomenal’.
- The school has designed and implemented an ambitious curriculum for pupils. This supports the development of pupils very well and prepares them for the next stages of their education.
- There are very positive relationships between all members of the school community. Interactions between staff and pupils are kind and considerate. Pupils are kept safe at school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
- The school provides an appropriately aspirational curriculum to support the diverse needs of its pupils. This curriculum has a strong focus on personal development to ensure that pupils are prepared for life in modern British society. This focus is threaded through all of their learning.
- The school carefully checks what pupils have learned and where pupils may have gaps in their knowledge. Teaching speedily addresses any gaps where necessary. As a result, pupils typically gain secure knowledge in the subjects that they study.
- The school has introduced well-understood behaviour routines. These are supported by excellent relationships between pupils and staff. The school’s strong collaborative ethos supports pupils’ learning and behaviour extremely well. Many pupils had been excluded from their previous settings and lost motivation to attend school. However, the school’s sensitive and well-focused work ensures that pupils love coming into school and want to do well.
- Sixth-form students are used as positive role models for younger pupils, including on the student council. Pupils learn the knowledge and skills that will support them to become productive members of society. They are taught how to navigate a world and experiences which may, at first be unfamiliar or seem challenging for them. They also learn how to live healthy lives and how to support themselves and those around them.
- Educational trips, such as visits to museums and taking part in outdoor pursuits, support pupils’ character development by giving them experiences that they might not have had before.
Salmons Brook School’s GIAS information can be accessed here: https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/149100#school-dashboard