Brune Park Community School in Gosport has improved - but told it must do better after Ofsted inspection
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Brune Park Community School was deemed to be inadequate in all areas by Ofsted in a full inspection in 2016.
After its latest January inspection the school has now been rated as ‘requiring improvement’ with personal development and leadership judged as good.
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Hide AdWhile the report commended the school on ‘significant progress since the last inspection’ it said quality of education, behaviour and attitudes still need to improve.
Lead inspector Paula Sargent stated in the report: ‘In some subjects, pupils are not learning the curriculum well enough and some teachers are not checking well enough whether pupils’ learning is sufficiently embedded in their memory.’
The report highlighted the ‘variable’ quality of teaching in modern foreign languages and science and that some teachers ‘do not shape the curriculum well enough’ for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
While pupils recognised improvements they said there were still ‘some lessons where learning was disrupted’.
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Hide AdDespite continued areas of concern, inspectors highlighted the progress made since the last inspection and the role played by the Gosport and Fareham Multi-Academy Trust (GFM) which adopted Brune Park into its partnership after the inadequate rating.
Inspectors praised the school’s ‘generally calm and purposeful’ learning environment and positive relationships.
The report stated: ‘Brune Park is a friendly and welcoming school. Pupils and staff get along well together. Most pupils enjoy coming to school.’
The inspection team also commended the curriculum enrichment programme.
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Hide AdMs Sargent said: ‘Pupils are enthusiastic about the vast range of clubs and activities that take place every day. Pupils go on trips near and far. These activities are helping build pupils’ confidence and understanding of the world beyond Gosport.’
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Headteacher Kirstie Andrew-Power feels the improvements recognised in the report reflect the hard work and dedication of staff, students and the wider GFM network.
Mrs Andrew-Power said: ‘This report is testament to the relentless hard work and commitment of the GFM community in support of the improvement of Brune Park.
‘We’re delighted the inspectors worked with so many students who talked about their school with such pride and were able to share the progress the school is making and how much they value the commitment of the staff.’
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Hide AdGFM chief executive, Ian Potter, added: ‘It’s very pleasing that Ofsted has noted the crucial role the GFM is playing in raising and maintaining quality of education in our schools.’
Staff hope the school can be judged good in its next inspection – it has been 16 years since it last reached this rating.
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