Sandwich Technology School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders have maintained the good standard of education at the school. They have responded effectively to dips in recent years of pupils' achievement at the end of key stages 4 and 5.

Teaching, learning and assessment are good. Teachers challenge pupils well to achieve more, to learn new skills, and to develop their knowledge. Middle leadership is effective.

English and mathematics leaders work very effectively with their teams. Teaching is good and pupils' outcomes are improving in these subjects. Pupils engage well in learning.

They enjoy their lessons and behave well. Pupils show respect for each other and value the work their ...teachers do to support them. Leaders have implemented a broad and well-balanced curriculum.

Many more pupils now study modern foreign languages, and more pupils study the English Baccalaureate subjects than previous cohorts. Students in the sixth form study a wide range of interesting subjects. They receive strong advice and guidance to prepare them well for the next steps in their education or employment.

Leaders' work to prepare pupils for the next stages in their education is very effective. A comprehensive careers advice and guidance programme supports pupils well to make informed decisions about their futures. Leaders work effectively to improve the outcomes of disadvantaged pupils.

Targeted support linked to well-planned wider curriculum opportunities helps disadvantaged pupils to learn and experience more. As a result, outcomes for disadvantaged pupils are improving quickly. Governors work well with school leaders.

They have a secure overview of the school's strengths and areas to develop. Teachers do not always ask pupils questions that probe pupils' understanding and help them learn more. Leaders have not yet ensured that the revised school feedback policy is used consistently.

Pupils are not always clear on how to improve their work. Outcomes for current pupils require improvement, particularly in science. Persistent absence rates are high for some pupils.

Information about this school

Sandwich Technology School is a larger-than-average sized secondary school. It converted to academy status in 2010. The highest proportion of pupils are White British.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is below average. The school works with one alternative provider, the Enterprise Learning Alliance.