Cantonian High School

Overview

Cantonian High School is described as having an “inclusive and supportive ethos” that effectively promotes pupil wellbeing. The report states that “nearly all pupils are developing successfully as ethical and informed citizens” and that many make good progress in their learning.

Strengths

• Teachers “develop productive working relationships with pupils” and use praise well to motivate them.
• The curriculum provides a “wide range of learning experiences” and valuable opportunities to enrich learning.
• Pupils show “strong levels of respect for the beliefs of others” and behave well.
• Leaders provide “determined leadership” with a clear vision of high expectations.
• Support for pupils with additional learning needs is effective, with tailored interventions and external agency collaboration.

Areas to improve

• Improve pupils’ literacy skills, particularly the general standard of spelling and grammar.
• Improve opportunities for pupils to influence the life and work of the school.
• Ensure self-evaluation processes focus more closely on pupil progress and standards.
• Provide robust financial management.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils “meet requirements and give no cause for concern.”