Magherafelt High School

Overview

Magherafelt High School is described as having a "highly inclusive, Christian ethos" where the vision is "shared and understood by all of the school community." The report highlights significant work in promoting wellbeing and creating a "highly effective community of learning," noting that pupils are "mature, welcoming and respectful" with "exemplary" behaviour.

Strengths

• The school has a "highly inclusive, Christian ethos" where pupils of all abilities are "welcomed and valued."
• Pupils access a "well-designed and responsive curriculum" with "flexible and creative approaches" to support learning.
• Staff professional learning is "prioritised, research-based and responsive to need," supporting effective practice.
• The school creates conditions for a "highly effective community of learning," an area identified for wider dissemination.
• Pupils benefit from "well-planned careers education" and strong links with local businesses and community organisations.

Areas to improve

• Continue to "build leadership capacity in order to bring about further improvements."
• Share effective practice to "build consistency in the quality of the learning experiences for the pupils."
• Develop further the provision for personal development and relationships and sexuality education at Key Stage 4 and post-16.

Safeguarding

The report states that "arrangements for child and adult protection align to the current statutory guidance."