St Martins School

Overview

St Martins School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, continuing to provide an "exceptional quality of education and care" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The report highlights a "strong, united ambition" for pupils to achieve their highest potential, resulting in a calm, purposeful atmosphere where students thrive and are happy.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "extremely well planned," with pupils carefully placed into pathways that lead to recognised accreditations, including A Levels and university entry.
• Post-16 students benefit from strong links with local colleges and employers, with the proportion proceeding to employment or training "far exceed[ing] local and national figures."
• Teachers demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and a "precise understanding of their pupils," ensuring high expectations and clear routines in lessons.
• The school supports personal development "exceptionally well," fostering empathy, respect, and a mature understanding of equality and diversity among pupils.
• Leadership is described as "very strong," with staff praising the support, training, and care shown for their workload and well-being.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.