Newfield School

Overview

Newfield School continues to be a good school, providing a "warm, friendly and happy atmosphere" where pupils feel valued. Despite many pupils having experienced "turbulent and disrupted education" previously, they respond positively to staff who "genuinely care for them" and maintain high expectations. The school fosters strong relationships and supports pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour effectively.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-ordered in most subjects, allowing pupils to "build secure knowledge over time."
• Staff use assessment strategies well to identify gaps and revisit learning, ensuring pupils gain confidence.
• Reading is a clear priority, with staff providing appropriate training and selecting engaging books to foster a "love of reading."
• Pupils achieve a broad range of qualifications and develop essential skills for work, such as teamwork and problem-solving.
• There is a "strong culture of support and teamwork among the staff," including a well-being clinic and collaborative workload management.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of subjects, it is not clear what knowledge pupils should acquire or when, meaning "pupils do not learn as well as they could." The school must ensure all subjects are well designed so teachers can prepare effective learning and check that knowledge is secure.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."