College Park School

Overview

College Park School continues to be a good school, where leaders prioritise helping pupils with special educational needs become independent. The report highlights that parents are overwhelmingly positive, with one noting the school has given them "hope for the future." Staff build strong relationships with pupils, ensuring they feel safe and supported in their learning.

Strengths

• Leaders have designed a curriculum with three pathways to meet pupils' specific needs, including work experience and community outings.
• Staff understand pupils’ needs very well, using consistent routines to help them feel secure and express their emotions.
• English and mathematics curriculums in the semi-formal and formal pathways are well structured, helping pupils become secure in their knowledge.
• Sixth-form students enjoy a curriculum that prepares them well for adulthood, including academic courses and essential life skills.
• Governors are knowledgeable and highly supportive, while teachers are fully committed to providing a high-quality education.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum is in place across all subjects, as key knowledge is not always identified with sufficient precision.
• Leaders should ensure all staff are trained in the delivery of phonics, as the approach to reading is not yet embedded and expectations vary.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained, highly vigilant, and swift to identify potential issues.