Marlborough School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Marlborough School’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. The school is described as a “wonderfully nurturing” environment where pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism are kept safe and supported by “well-qualified and caring staff.”

Strengths

• The education provided is of an “extremely high quality,” with a curriculum carefully tailored to meet individual needs and prioritising communication, well-being, and independence.
• Staff use a “highly effective and thoughtful approach” to help pupils manage their feelings and navigate activities with increasing confidence.
• The school’s approach to managing behaviour is “exceptional,” with staff adapting classroom environments and routines to ensure pupils feel secure.
• Leaders have successfully harnessed staff expertise through development opportunities, resulting in high staff satisfaction and a culture where staff feel “proud to work at this school.”
• Pupils benefit from a “huge range of enriching activities,” including creative arts weeks and work experience, which prepare them well for adulthood.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.