Elm Court School

Overview

Elm Court School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes an education that is "second to none," driven by a "razor-sharp focus" on pupil success and preparation for adulthood.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "carefully designed" and "tailored to each pupil’s needs," delivered with "skill, sensitivity and a steely focus on learning."
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "highly motivated and achieve extremely well," with nearly all gaining accredited awards.
• Personal development is "woven through everything the school does," helping pupils understand how to "take control of their lives."
• Behaviour and respect are "particularly strong," creating an "exceptionally calm and positive atmosphere."
• Extracurricular trips and projects, such as visits to the Victoria and Albert Museum, are "linked carefully to the work pupils are doing in lessons."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.