Oldfields Hall Middle School

Overview

Oldfields Hall Middle School is described as an "inspirational place to learn" where pupils "really enjoy their time" and feel safe. The report highlights that leaders are "highly ambitious" and have created a culture where staff feel "valued and well supported," resulting in a school where pupils are "thriving" and behave "consistently well."

Strengths

• Attendance is "consistently higher than the national average" with "very effective" targeted support for those struggling.
• Pupils are "polite and kind," with bullying being "rare" and incidents dealt with effectively.
• The curriculum for personal development is "carefully planned," helping pupils develop "tolerance and respect" and strong character.
• There is a "very wide range of enrichment activities," including trips and clubs, which "pupils value greatly."
• Staff are "vigilant" regarding wellbeing, and pupils feel "confident to seek support" if needed.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should further develop teachers' expertise so that lesson activities do not become "overly complicated."
• Leaders should continue to focus on pupils' handwriting and composition so that all pupils can write "fluently and legibly."

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."