Redstone Academy for Girls

Overview

This material change inspection assessed Redstone Academy for Girls’ proposal to increase its registered pupil roll from 100 to 120. Inspectors concluded that the school is “likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented.” The report confirms that current systems for safeguarding, health and safety, and leadership are robust and suitable for the proposed expansion.

Strengths

• There is a “clear culture of safeguarding” with “detailed systems to track and log safeguarding concerns” and staff who are “vigilant” and well-trained.
• Pupils “feel respected and valued” and “feel safe in the school,” with bullying described as “very infrequent.”
• The school maintains “appropriate health and safety” and fire safety policies, with equipment in “good working order” and regular checks conducted.
• Premises are “well presented” with “adequate space to accommodate this increase in pupil numbers,” including new specialist classrooms under construction.
• Leaders are “vigilant in promoting the welfare, health and safety of pupils” with “well established” oversight and accountability systems.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting the school is likely to meet all relevant standards upon approval of the change.

Safeguarding

The report states that leaders “prioritise pupils’ safeguarding and well-being,” with up-to-date policies, suitably trained designated leads, and effective collaboration with external agencies to ensure pupils are kept safe.