St Giles School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that St Giles School provides an “exceptional standard of education and care” for pupils with special educational needs. Inspectors concluded that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The school is described as highly ambitious, fostering a calm environment where pupils “flourish academically” and develop essential life skills.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “crafted meticulously” to ensure all pupils excel, with expert staff tailoring teaching to meet individual needs and EHC plan targets.
• Reading is a “cornerstone of the curriculum,” with adapted phonics teaching and daily story times helping pupils read with confidence and enjoyment.
• Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and high motivation, supported by well-established routines and a culture of “mutual respect and responsibility.”
• The school offers a “rich wealth of opportunities beyond the curriculum,” including trips, awards, and community service, which expand pupils’ horizons.
• Leaders are “highly responsive” to improvement, hosting showcases for other schools and providing excellent training and support for staff.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”