Hall School

Overview

Hall School remains a ‘good’ school following this ungraded inspection, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted. The report highlights that pupils are ‘safe and happy’ and ‘exceptionally well cared for’ by staff who possess a ‘profound understanding’ of their unique needs.

Strengths

• The curriculum has seen ‘significant improvements’, featuring ‘clear and ambitious endpoints’ tailored to pupils’ complex needs.
• ‘Teaching is highly effective’, with staff using expert strategies to develop communication, enabling most pupils to use words and phrases.
• Behaviour is described as ‘exemplary’, with pupils recognising when they need calming activities to regulate themselves.
• Sixth-form students receive ‘comprehensive’ careers advice and successfully transition to college or social care placements.
• The school works ‘exceptionally well with external agencies’ to meet pupils’ needs and has improved attendance.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting the school is ‘doing everything possible to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence’.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.