Alexandra School

Overview

Alexandra School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes the school as an “extremely warm and nurturing community” where pupils are “confident, friendly and independent.” Leaders have ensured that the high quality of education and care continues to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Strengths

• The education offered is of “exceptional quality,” featuring a “highly ambitious, broad and interesting curriculum” that ensures pupils remember key knowledge over time.
• Staff take a “deliberate and systematic approach” to teaching reading, communication, and language, using methods such as phonics, symbols, and signing to support individual needs.
• Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with leaders carefully identifying the root causes of any negative behaviour, such as communication or sensory frustrations, to provide appropriate support.
• The school works “very effectively with external therapists and health experts” to maximise learning, aligning targets with pupils’ education, health and care plans.
• Pupils develop their well-being and understanding of the world through a “rich and diverse set of experiences,” including visits to museums, arts centres, and activities like sailing and cycling.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.