A WINCHESTER school has continued to be rated “good” after its recent Ofsted inspection.

The Henry Beaufort School, on Priors Dean Road, Harestock, continues to be a “good” school after it was inspected on March 7-8.

Inspectors said: “Leaders at Henry Beaufort School have created an inclusive school community where pupils are happy, and proud of their achievements. Pupils benefit from strong relationships with staff who model positive behaviour and have high expectations of them.”

The report goes on to say: “Leaders have designed a curriculum that is broad and interesting. Pupils in Year 8 choose from a wide range of options. Pupils have opportunities to continue their learning in subjects that they no longer study in Year 9 through cultural capital days and extracurricular opportunities. However, the content of these is not yet explicitly mapped across all subjects so that all staff and pupils are clear about when this learning happens.

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“Leaders still have work to do to ensure that all pupils follow the most ambitious pathway at key stage 4. They have taken decisive actions to increase the outcomes and uptake in modern foreign languages so that more pupils can achieve the English Baccalaureate. There is a clear ambition for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the same curriculum as their peers.

“Subject leaders ensure that the key knowledge and skills that pupils must know are clearly identified in plans. The curriculum in most subjects is well-sequenced so that pupils build on their learning securely and make links between topics. For example, pupils in history apply their knowledge of the suffragettes to explore in-depth the concept of power. In a small number of subjects where leaders are new, this important work is still in development.”

Sue Hearle, head teacher, said: “I am pleased that the inspector has recognised our curriculum is broad and provides interest for all of our young people. Our five-year curriculum is acknowledged as a strength and learning is supported by the expertise of our teachers.

“Ofsted have recognised that we are an inclusive school, and that our inclusivity goes well beyond our significant academic success. Our ethos is centred on preparing our young people for the complexities, the challenges and the excitement of opportunities beyond the school gate.”