Campion School

Overview

Campion School provides an education that meets the expected standard, with post-16 provision rated at a strong standard. The report describes a "calm, welcoming and purposeful school environment" where staff know pupils well and foster positive relationships. Leaders have established a clear strategy to improve attendance and behaviour, resulting in a culture where pupils feel "understood, valued and included."

Strengths

• Post-16 students achieve above national averages and are "very well prepared for their next steps," benefiting from "ambitious expectations" and detailed career guidance.
• The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and balanced," with reading as a clear priority; teachers use strong subject knowledge to "address gaps in pupils' knowledge effectively."
• A new behaviour policy focusing on celebrating positive traits has had a "significant impact," creating a respectful culture where bullying is rare.
• Staff provide extensive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with pupil premium funding used effectively to "reduce barriers to learning."
• Pupils demonstrate "secure understanding of the fundamental British values" and show respect for difference, supported by a well-planned personal development programme.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure the programme delivering spiritual and cultural understanding is "embedded effectively" so pupils can apply what they are taught.
• Staff should better utilise information from 'pupil passports' to ensure "all pupils' needs are met effectively" in lessons.
• Governors should strengthen monitoring processes to gain a "clear and accurate understanding" of the impact of systems on pupil outcomes.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.