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Ofsted inspection visit - May 2018Ofsted inspectors visited our school on Tuesday 1 May. As is the process with short inspections, the outcome of the inspection is reported to us in a letter from the Lead Inspector. We were delighted that the inspection confirmed that the school continues to provide a good education for its students.
Below you will see some extracts from the letter and a link to the full letter for your information.
I am proud to be the Headteacher of Lawnswood School and, along with all my colleagues in school, feel privileged to work with our students on a daily basis.
Feedback from the inspection acknowledged that the school has made significant progress in the last few years and that this is now evidenced in the students’ academic outcomes throughout the school. The inspectors were particularly impressed with sixth form progress; students are making nearly half a grade more progress than students nationally. They recognised that this means we are the best performing sixth form in Leeds (in terms of progress and attainment) and that this puts us in the top performing 20% of sixth forms nationally.
Above all, I am pleased for the students; they can continue to hold their heads high and to be proud of their school and their achievements.
Please do take a moment to read the report; it describes the school well and celebrates our many strengths.
“The school is an inclusive, diverse community. You welcome pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and pride yourself on the pastoral support you give to each and every one of them.”
“Strong and determined leadership has ensured that the school has built on the successes outlined in the previous inspection report.”
“There is a clear ethos about the school that sets the safety of pupils as a high priority.”
“You expect high standards as regards behaviour.”
“Rigorous quality assurance has been central to the improved examination results in 2017 and the strong progress made by current pupils.”
“The much improved 2017 results give proof of the impact of your work. Pupils, overall, made progress just above what was expected nationally. Progress for disadvantaged pupils was also just above the national figure.”
“In 2017, A level students made significantly better progress than the national figure. Indeed, their performance was ranked in the top 20% of schools nationally.”
“You show no complacency and are determined to build on the much improved GCSE results.”
“You are determined that teachers provide suitably challenging work right from Year 7.”
Current pupils, across key stages 3 and 4, are now making strong progress across many subjects.”
“As a result of strong guidance and improved attainment, every pupil who left the school at the end of Year 11 in 2017 moved on to appropriate further education, employment or training.”
“Governance is now a strength of the school.”
Mrs South's Saturday Book Club: A supernatural suspense story high above the streets from the creator of Ajin! A world full of skyscrapers. Read: 'High-Rise Invasion' by Tsuina Miura #LawnswoodLovesReading #WORDS #ReadingMatters #communication https://t.co/8aOchYS9rc
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We all need somebody to lean on #RKD6 #collaboration https://t.co/ozEdadxkNz
1st July 2022
Just so impressed - had to post this one, too! What talent! 🎷🎺🎵👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #RKD6 #creativity https://t.co/islChgoH3E
1st July 2022
So proud of Owen, William, Tom, Laura, Julia & Alfred today - new music, new bandmaster & new experience performing on the Harrogate Convention Stage after just a few hours practice!🎷🎺🎵 👏🏾 #celebration https://t.co/oepY8rlDmy
1st July 2022
Great introduction to the day - Lemn Sissay reminding us what a huge difference schools can make to young people. Thank you @lemnsissay #RKD6 #commitment https://t.co/XiNbaas7Te
1st July 2022
On the big stage at Harrogate Convention Centre today - joining all the schools in the @redkitealliance for a day of pedagogy & #collaboration #RKD6 #commitment https://t.co/u6HW8FHu00
1st July 2022
Came across a band practice this afternoon - they were practising their pieces for Lawnfest. Cannot wait to hear their performance - no spoilers!! #creativity https://t.co/8L5NjY8Uv8
30th June 2022
Y12 & 13 students enjoyed a day out at Alton Towers today to recharge after a busy exam season. #PositiveEnergy #MentalHealthMatters #collaboration #celebration https://t.co/QAIMjwtKZr
30th June 2022
Y7 students have been growing crops & using them to prepare a meal #curiosity https://t.co/J0KGjhQl60
30th June 2022
Love animals?Enjoy photography? This is the competition for you! 7 different categories to enter so there's something for everyone. You can enter multiple categories & enter more than one photo in each category if you like. https://t.co/V16x0viPoW #creativity
30th June 2022
Loving the homemade cinnamon buns from a grateful parent today - well over a hundred made to say thank you to our amazing staff! Thank you! 😋 #celebration https://t.co/b3YwqrObUt
30th June 2022
Y12 looking at alternatives to university & getting UCAS ready this week, with some time to collaborate & have some fun! #confidence #collaboration https://t.co/knYy8fqQI8
30th June 2022
Lots of information here to inspire you to #makeadifference #commitment https://t.co/7vjlqZokRX
30th June 2022
Having a wonderful time at the Y11 prom tonight - beautiful dresses, sharp suits & so many amazing young people #prom #celebration https://t.co/blYxp1MjX4
29th June 2022
Family & friends are welcome to join us for Lawnfest, our community picnic & festival. This year, all monies raised will go to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Tickets from RRu in F42. Congratulations to James in Y8 for a winning poster design #community #celebration https://t.co/v9LfFW7y9f
29th June 2022
