Ofsted Report

Ofsted visited Failsworth School in June 2010 and this is what they had to say about us:

This is a good and improving school with some outstanding features

• The achievement of students is good
• The quality of teaching is good
• Students behave well and feel safe in school
• Its chief strengths lie in the very effective partnerships that it has developed with a wide range of agencies and its good leadership and management
• The progress made by students is good
• The school's strong commitmant to equal opportunities ensures that all groups of students, including those whose circumstances make them vulnerable, are integrated well into the life of the school
• Students make good contribution to their school and the wider community
• Good relationships exist between staff and students
• Teaching is lively and fast-paced
• The care, guidance and support provided by the school are good
• The outstanding partnerships with a very wide range of external agencies have a strong impact on students' well-being, attendance and their personal and academic development.

...... and lots lots more.

The full report can be downloaded here