Forest Oak School

Overview

Forest Oak School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "ambitious and aspirational curriculum" that successfully brings out the best in pupils. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards, with a "strong sense of purpose and independence" evident throughout all key stages.

Strengths

• The ‘CALM’ approach, focusing on co-operation, attitudes to learning, and manners, is effective in promoting positive behaviour and a "safe, happy atmosphere."
• Staff demonstrate skill and flair in shaping learning for each individual pupil, ensuring the curriculum is "well matched to pupils’ needs."
• The school is "uncompromising in its belief that pupils will learn to read," providing high-quality resources and supported practice that ensures pupils "master the art of reading."
• Pupils gain "vast and varied experiences of life beyond school" through community engagement and comprehensive work experience opportunities.
• Reflective and astute leadership ensures provision is well matched to the changing needs of pupils, with leaders keeping a "close eye on the impact of their actions."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.