Park House School celebrates ‘outstanding’ comeback after latest Ofsted inspection
A secondary school has celebrated a remarkable comeback following its recent Ofsted inspection after previously being put in special measures.
Park House School, located in Wash Common, has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ for its education and sixth form provision.
Inspectors also ranked the school as ‘Good’ for pupil behaviour, personal development and leadership and management.
They said students across the school show a “deep commitment” to their learning and behave and study with “impressive maturity and independence”.
The school previously received a poor Ofsted report in June 2022, which found it required improvement in two areas of inspection and inadequate in three.
But it has since joined the Greenshaw Learning Trust and put a rapid action plan in place to improve all areas, which included bringing in James King as its head.
Mr King said: “This outcome is a powerful reflection of the dedication and belief shared across our school community of staff, students, families, governors and the Trust.
“We are proud to be recognised for our high standards and inclusive ethos, but most of all, we are proud of our students.
“Their kindness, resilience and curiosity represents everything Park House stands for.”
Inspectors also praised the school’s impact, noting that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” and are “well prepared for further education and employment”.
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They added that pupils benefit from an exciting range of clubs and activities to develop their talents and interests, one highlight being their weekly ‘Fun Friday’ sessions.
They also commended the school’s “carefully designed curriculum” and noted that SEND and disadvantaged pupils also make excellent progress alongside their peers, supported by timely and effective interventions.
To further improve, inspectors recommended the school put in place effective strategies to support the small minority of pupils who find it more difficult to manage their behaviour.
It said: “Some pupils receive regular suspensions that potentially risk further disengaging them with education.
“The school must further refine its approaches to ensure these pupils have the targeted support they need to help them manage their behaviour positively.”
