The Eresby School, Spilsby

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. The headteacher has not rested on her laurels since the last inspection and has made the school even better. Everyone works brilliantly together to make the best of every opportunity.

Relationships at the school are super. All the teaching is good with a lot that is outstanding. Lessons are fun and exciting, but teachers always make sure that pupils work really hard and do their best.

They have a very good way of checking to make sure no one falls behind. Every pupil does extremely well whatever their age or ability. They think their school 'is brilliant'.

There is no bullying and 'everyone gets along'. They feel very sa...fe. Pupils are extremely well behaved in lessons and around the school.

Expectations are always very high and staff stand no nonsense. However, they are also highly skilled in helping pupils who have problems with their behaviour, so that it quickly improves. Teachers and support staff are excellent at giving just the right amount of help, so pupils are able to learn new things, but also find things out for themselves.

The sixth form is outstanding. Senior leaders know how important different ways of communicating are, so they make sure this is included in every lesson at a level that is right for all pupils. Parents are completely behind the school and say they 'feel very lucky' their child is a pupil there.

Governors are ambitious for the school and have a clear vision for its future. They also have the skills and determination to make it happen.

Information about this school

Eresby School has specialist status for cognition and learning.

All pupils have a statement of special educational needs for severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Some also have autistic spectrum disorders. The school began consultation towards academy status on 11 February with a view to becoming an academy from 1 April 2013.

An above average proportion of pupils are known to be eligible for the pupil premium (extra funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, looked after by the local authority or with a parent in the armed forces). The majority of pupils are from a White British background and speak English as their first language. Students from the sixth form attend the Seagull Eco Centre one day a week for practical sessions in woodland skills and crafts.

The school also uses Junior Sports Leaders Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. It holds the full International Schools Award, Healthy Schools Award and Bronze Eco Schools Award. The school offers a portage service (home based teaching) to pre-school children with special needs and outreach support to pupils with autism spectrum disorders in mainstream schools.