King's Park Secondary School

Overview

The inspection team found that King’s Park Secondary School benefits from “highly-effective leadership” and a “values-centred and compassionate” approach that empowers staff. Young people are actively involved in shaping their learning environment, contributing to an “inclusive school culture that celebrates diversity.” The report concludes that the school has the capacity to continue improving, with no further visits required.

Strengths

• The headteacher provides “highly-effective leadership,” supported by a “strong senior leadership team” that drives positive outcomes.
• Young people “contribute meaningfully to change” by leading improvements and promoting inclusivity.
• Staff foster “positive, mutually respectful and nurturing relationships,” creating a “calm, purposeful climate for learning.”
• Effective partnership working offers young people “many opportunities for achievement and attainment” and supports curriculum development.
• Staff develop social and emotional wellbeing “very well” through “flexible and bespoke approaches,” helping young people gain confidence.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders should support teachers to “share strong practice in learning, teaching and assessment” to embed effective approaches more widely.
• Staff should continue to raise attainment, specifically focusing on improving the quality of National Qualification passes in S6.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff develop young people’s social and emotional wellbeing “very well” and ensure all young people are “ready and able to learn” within a nurturing environment.