Leytonstone School

Overview

The report describes a school where new leadership has “successfully transformed the school’s culture,” resulting in “rapid improvements in behaviour” and attendance that is “consistently above the national average.” While pupils are “generally well prepared for the next stage” of their education, the report notes “variability” in both subject achievement and the consistency of teaching across the school.

Strengths

• Attendance has “increased significantly” through “swift and decisive action,” including initiatives like a daily breakfast club.
• Behaviour is “consistently positive,” with pupils valuing clear routines and knowing they can approach staff to report concerns.
• Inclusion is “central to the school’s work,” with effective support ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are “typically well supported to achieve.”
• The curriculum is “well designed” and “more ambitious,” helping pupils develop the knowledge and skills required for their future steps.
• Staff feel “well supported” by leaders who have established a clear direction while remaining mindful of workload and wellbeing.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must use information with “precision” to check the implementation and impact of the personal development offer and curriculum adaptations.
• The school needs to address “variability” in achievement between subjects and ensure strategies for supporting pupils with special educational needs are “fully embedded” rather than inconsistent.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.