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This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.
Headteacher
Mr Mat Hunter
Address
Love Lane, Watlington, OX49 5RB
Phone Number
01491612691
Phase
Academy
Type
Academy converter
Age Range
11-16
Religious Character
Does not apply
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
743
Local Authority
Oxfordshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection
This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.
Summary of key findings for parents and pupils
This is a good school because : Leaders have ensured that students make consistent and strong progress over time as a result of effective teaching. The school is improving rapidly because of the outstanding leadership provided by the headteacher.
He is supported well by other key senior and subject leaders. Governors have a very good understanding of the school. They take an active part in ensuring it continues to improve at a rapid pace.
The curriculum is strengthened by clear social, moral, cultural and spiritual guidance. Students demonstrate a good understanding of British values and what is right and wrong. The very positive ethos in the school leads to g...ood behaviour by students around the building and site.
This ethos permeates the school and contributes to students' sense of well-being. Students know that they are safe; they are confident about reporting incidents and know they will be dealt with swiftly. Teaching is good overall and there is some that is outstanding in mathematics, English, science, geography, physical education, textiles and citizenship.
Teachers mark students' work regularly. They use highly effective questions to assess students' understanding and to encourage them to think deeply about their learning. Students make excellent progress in English because of good teaching and strong subject leadership.
Students make good progress in many other subjects. Achievement in science and mathematics is improving significantly. Disadvantaged students have made rapid progress, especially in English and mathematics.
Achievement for these students is good and has improved markedly to be almost in line with all other students. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Teaching and learning in modern foreign languages and business studies are not consistently good enough. Some of the work set is not challenging, particularly for the most able.
As a result, some students are not motivated by tasks and this can slow their progress. Literacy strategies are not consistently well-developed across all subjects to support students in all year groups. Students do not regularly respond to teachers' feedback and marking in order to improve their knowledge and understanding.
Information about this school
The school is smaller than the average secondary school. The headteacher has been in post since September 2011. The deputy headteacher and two assistant headteachers have been appointed in the last three years.
More than half of the teaching staff have also been appointed during the same period. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals, for which the school receives additional funding (pupil premium), is below average. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs is slightly below average.
The main ethnic group is White British. The proportion of students who are from minority ethnic groups is significantly below the national average. The school has received leadership support from Matthew Arnold School.
The school makes use of off-site provision at Oxford City School, Buckinghamshire Hospital School, Abingdon and Witney School, and Meadowbrook School for a very small number of students. A small number of Year 10 and 11 students also complete work experience placements at the Didcot KSES warehouse, Trax Motor Project, Lewknor Primary School and Rainbow Corner Day Nursery. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students' progress and attainment.
