Higham Lane School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Leaders and governors provide inspirational leadership that is valued by staff, pupils and parents and carers.

Senior leaders and governors are uncompromising in their ambition for the school and pupils' outcomes. They have a deep and accurate understanding of the school's effectiveness. Their self-evaluation is thorough and accurate.

The school has a broad and balanced curriculum that supports pupils' academic and social development extremely well. As a result, pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Teachers have a deep knowledge and understanding of the subjects they teach.

They use questio...ning highly effectively and provide pupils with incisive feedback. Pupils value this feedback and use it well to improve their learning. Teachers have high expectations and make academic demands that challenge pupils.

Consequently, pupils make substantial and sustained progress in their learning across subjects and in their personal development. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils have a mature attitude to each other and to the staff.

The school has a strong family atmosphere. Pupils' excellent attitudes to learning have a positive impact on their progress. Pupils are confident, articulate learners.

There is a strong culture of safeguarding. Parents, staff and pupils agree that pupils are kept safe in school. Pupils are taught how to manage risks and keep themselves safe.

The very rich range of additional opportunities promotes strong spiritual, moral, social, cultural and emotional development. This is a real strength of the school. Post-16 provision is well led.

The head of sixth form has high expectations for students' outcomes. Students make good progress from their starting points. However, the amount of progress made is not consistent across all subjects.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized secondary school. The school is a single academy trust. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below average.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is below average. There are 10 pupils who attend alternative provision on a full-time or part-time basis. The alternative providers include North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, Positive about Young People, U-Neek Learning, Orion Training and Development, and Positive Impact for Young People.