Ofsted information
The school received its most recent inspection in March 2025 and under the revised inspection framework was found to have taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Its again extremely pleasing to see the hard work of our students, staff, parents and careers reflected in this excellent report. Please do take time to read the full report , key statements are below
- Pupils are proud to be part of this caring and purposeful school community. They enjoy their learning and make every effort to meet the school’s high expectations.
- The school’s ‘CORE’ values of commitment, opportunity, respect and excellence are at the heart of all that goes on at North Leamington. There are positive and mutually respectful relationships in the school.
- Staff know the pupils very well. Pupils are happy and safe at school and know they are listened to.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum prepares pupils well for life. Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and always aim to do their best. The curriculum is ambitious in all three key stages. The progressive curriculum across all Inspection report: North Leamington School 4 and 5 March 2025 2 subjects links learning from one year to the next.
- Pupils can experience a range of wider opportunities that develop their talents and interests.
- Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), access the curriculum.
- Pupils behave well. They are rewarded for their positive commitment to the school’s values. Inspectors saw no examples of low-level negative behaviours in classrooms or around the school.
- Staff are dedicated and passionate about supporting and helping pupils. Their commitment to inclusion is evident.
- Careers education, information, advice and guidance is a real strength at North Leamington.
- Leadership, at all levels, is strong within the school.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- ‘Parents and carers have a high regard for the school and its staff. One parent spoke for many when they said: ‘We feel very privileged to have a school like NLS.’