OFSTED
July 2023 School Inspection
Chipping Norton School continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.
2023 Inspection
Continues to be a Good school
Chipping Norton School continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now.
Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly school, where they thrive in its safe and supportive environment.
[Pupils] take pride in their exercise books, which contain a complete record of their learning that they can easily refer back to. Teachers expertly consider the needs of all pupils at every stage of their planning and teaching.
Staff are happy and proud to work at Chipping Norton School. They trust leaders to do the best they can to support the school. Staff feel that leaders support them well to do a good job. All staff feel empowered, through high-quality training, to do their best for every pupil.
Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly school, where they thrive in its safe and supportive environment.
Pupils value the many opportunities to develop and nurture their talents and leadership skills.
Parents are full of praise for the school.
[Teachers] use well-considered strategies and high-quality resources to support pupils to achieve well.
Pupils learn appropriate knowledge to help keep themselves safe, including when online. They are confident that there is a trusted adult in school they can talk to if they have any worries or concerns.
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders have established a strong culture of vigilance. Staff report any concerns they have about pupils swiftly. Record-keeping is thorough and detailed. Leaders take appropriate action quickly in response to safeguarding concerns.
All staff are highly ambitious for pupils and support them to benefit from a rich academic experience and a wide array of extra-curricular activities.
Pupils share school leaders’ high expectations for behaviour. Pupils rarely encounter bullying behaviour in school. They believe that when bullying does occur, it is dealt with effectively.
Leaders and staff have created a rich and ambitious curriculum.
Low-level disruptive behaviour during lessons and at breaktimes is very rare. Pupils’ understanding of the school’s behaviour policy is strong. They appreciate that staff apply the policy consistently and fairly.
Pupils learn positive character traits through a well-structured programme. This weaves together the school’s values with spiritual, moral, social and cultural themes. Through this, pupils develop a sense of responsibility and learn how to maintain respectful relationships.
