Good Ofsted Report For Isle Of Wight Secondary School

Pupils at an Isle of Wight secondary school are well behaved and those with special educational needs or disabilities are well supported, according to Ofsted.

Inspectors visited Christ The King College on Wellington Road in Newport and found that pupils enjoy learning and are proud of their school.

The report says students meet the high expectations set by school leaders, are attentive in lessons and are beginning to develop independent learning skills.

Inspectors also found that bullying is rare and dealt with appropriately, while pupils were described as polite and respectful towards each other and adults.

The school's clubs, trips and careers provision were also praised for helping pupils develop their interests and prepare for their futures.

Six areas were judged to be at the expected standard, including achievement, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development and wellbeing, and post-16 provision.

However, Ofsted said attendance remains a concern.

Although attendance has improved, it is still below the national average.

Inspectors said leaders have taken appropriate steps to address the issue, but it is too early to judge the full impact of those measures.

Headteacher Andrew Montrose said the school is "incredibly proud" of the report and that it recognises the work of pupils, staff, governors, parents and the wider community.

He said the findings show Christ The King is a school where young people are "safe, valued, ambitious, and supported to flourish".

Mr Montrose added that improving attendance will remain a priority, while the school continues to build on the strengths highlighted by Ofsted.