Waverley School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Leaders, governors and staff share an ambitious vision for every pupil to reach their full potential. They are relentless in their pursuit of excellence.

Displays around the school celebrate pupils' successes exceptionally well. All parts of the school promote a love of learning. The vast majority of pupils make strong and sustained progress from their starting points.

Staff know pupils well and create highly personalised learning programmes so that every pupil can excel. The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Teachers and support staff have a deep understanding of pupils' needs.

They are highly effective in... developing pupils' communication, academic and personal skills. Pupils love their school and attend well. Their behaviour is excellent because staff plan and adapt activities to meet their needs.

Leaders and staff embrace new research ideas and technologies to unlock the potential of every pupil. Leaders should keep the curriculum under constant review so that it continues to meet the needs of all pupils exceptionally well. Early years and post-16 provisions are outstanding.

Children receive high-quality learning experiences when they arrive at school. As young adults, they leave with confidence and improved independence skills. Parents and carers appreciate the support they receive from all staff.

Safeguarding is effective. All staff ensure that pupils' safety and well-being are a top priority.

Information about this school

The school provides for pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Many pupils have additional medical, sensory or physical disabilities which affect their access to learning. The school is based on two sites. Provision for the early years is situated one mile from the main school site.

Pupils come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Over half of the pupils come from families who speak English as an additional language. More than half of the pupils are disadvantaged.

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