Ofsted Report
Horsforth School is a good School. This was confirmed by our most recent inspection in October 2023.
Here are some soundbites to summarise what our last inspection found:
- This school believes in opportunity and achievement for all. It is highly effective in achieving this aim.
- Pupils benefit from an expansive choice of courses that prepare them well for their future careers and aspirations.
- The school has high expectations for all pupils.
- There is an inclusive ethos at the school that supports and challenges pupils to achieve their best.
- Pupils study a well-constructed curriculum and are taught by well trained teachers.
- Pupils are happy, and they behave well in lessons and around the school.
- The curriculum prepares pupils well for future education, employment and training opportunities.
- Targeted interventions help pupils make rapid progress with their reading.
- Pupils who are disadvantaged and pupils with SEND are supported well and helped to develop their resilience
- Pupils and students in the sixth form make excellent progress through the curriculum.
- Sixth-Form Students are an asset to the school. They lead clubs and revision sessions and act as role models for younger pupils
- Teachers are skilled, well trained and knowledgeable.
- Pupils are courteous and polite to teachers and visitors. They are attentive in lessons.
- The school prioritises mental health and well-being and has recently become accredited with ‘MindMate Friendly’ status.