Kingsley High School

Overview

Kingsley High School continues to be judged as an outstanding school. The report describes a setting where “a deep sense of care and positive energy permeate through this school,” creating a happy environment where pupils are safe and enjoy trusting relationships with adults. Leaders focus on giving pupils the knowledge and skills to gain independence and prepare for adulthood.

Strengths

• Staff “know the pupils and their individual needs inside out” and plan “forensically” to address health, care, social, and academic requirements in a bespoke manner.
• The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and skilfully interwoven with aspirational skills targets, resulting in high individual achievement through small-step targets.
• Communication is a high priority; staff use trained strategies and tools to enable non-verbal pupils to convey choices and express desires, ensuring full inclusion.
• Behaviour management is effective, with staff adept at identifying rising anxiety and intervening quickly to help pupils calm down and return to learning.
• Extensive enrichment opportunities, including trips, arts projects, and work experience, support personal development and prepare post-16 students for college or suitable placements.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.