The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

Overview: Pupils excel at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided and the school's inclusive ethos. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are provided with an excellent education that strongly prepares them for their next steps. Outcomes are exceptionally high, including in the sixth form.

Strengths:

• Pupils follow a rich curriculum that is sharply focused on developing intellectual curiosity.
• Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use it to design and deliver exceptional learning.
• Pupils, including those with SEND, develop a strong body of knowledge across different subjects.
• The school provides a careers' adviser, careers fairs, workshops and talks about a wide range of future pathways.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.