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Northcott School and Sixth Form College

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Not applicable

What Ofsted said about Northcott School and Sixth Form College

Inspection report dated 2 July 2024

Overview

Northcott School and Sixth Form College is described as a place where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "flourish" and "achieve highly." The report highlights a "highly-ambitious curriculum" and "exceptionally strong relationships" that ensure pupils feel "valued, happy and safe."

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "carefully designed" to ensure all pupils develop important knowledge, with "expert teaching" helping them make "strong progress from their starting points."
  • Pupils receive "bespoke" support for communication and reading, allowing them to "communicate with confidence" and "enjoy books."
  • Sixth-form provision is "exceptional," with a curriculum that helps students apply fundamental knowledge in "everyday life" and achieve well in accredited courses.
  • Personal development is a "real strength," with pupils prepared for adulthood through activities like working in the on-site salon or cafe and learning about "consent, healthy relationships and finance."
  • Pupils "behave extremely well," demonstrating "empathy and understanding towards each other" within an inclusive culture supported by "playground buddies."

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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