Oswaldtwistle White Ash School

Overview

Oswaldtwistle White Ash School is described as an "exceptional school" that has taken "effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection." The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "flourish in a nurturing and caring environment."

Strengths

• Staff place pupil needs at the forefront, creating a "warm and supportive" atmosphere where pupils receive "utmost care and attention."
• Pupils make "astonishing progress" from their individual starting points, supported by a "broad, ambitious" curriculum tailored to their education, health and care plans.
• Teachers demonstrate "exceptional understanding" of the curriculum and use skilled assessments to ensure pupils learn new knowledge effectively.
• The school provides "remarkable" provision for wider development, including outdoor learning and life skills such as shopping and cooking to promote independence.
• Attendance is "very positive," with the school taking "sensitive, effective action" to support pupils’ right to access the curriculum.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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