Lighthouse School Leeds

Overview

Lighthouse School Leeds continues to be a good school, providing an ambitious, destination-led curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders empower pupils towards their next steps in education or employment, supported by specialist staff and a well-resourced environment. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective in its provision, with strong relationships and a focus on personal development.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and precisely mapped, with a strong focus on developing communication skills and reading.
• "Personal development is a notable strength," with pupils receiving effective careers guidance and having a voice in school life through debate and council participation.
• Pupils behave "exceptionally well" in a "calm but purposeful atmosphere," showing mutual respect and engaging positively with lessons.
• Staff are well-trained and supported, with manageable workloads and effective assessment practices that help pupils recall prior learning.
• Trustees are actively involved, ensuring the quality of education is maintained as the school expands, with clear reports for challenge and scrutiny.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should further develop the curriculum so that it is "equally strong in all subject areas," as some subjects do not currently match the quality of the strongest areas.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough checks on adults, proactive staff who intervene quickly, and comprehensive safeguarding logs.