OFSTED

Our last OFSTED inspection was in October 2010.

Our overall effectiveness was judged as being "satisfactory and improving in most areas".

View the full OFSTED Inspection Report from October 2010
( PDF - 146Kb)

Comments

Some general comments within the report include:

"Westbourne Sports College is an improving school ... a positive impact on provision and, in turn, on outcomes for students."

"The school has a good range of effective partnerships with other schools, businesses and the local community."

"The school has made good progress in ensuring that the progress of individual students, including students with
special educational needs".

"The students demonstrate a good understanding of how to be safe. Bullying incidents are rare and the students are confident that there is always a member of staff to talk to should the need arise. The students say that
there are many opportunities to develop their understanding of being healthy. Many adopt active lifestyles, benefiting from the large range of physical activities organised through the college’s sports specialism."

"The students are particularly enthusiastic about opportunities to contribute to the school and wider community."

"The students have a good awareness of the value of diverse cultures and of moral, spiritual and social issues. This awareness comes as a result of their involvement in a range of activities, including planned events in personal and social development."

"Strong systems are in place to promote attendance and these have resulted in above-average attendance figures and also to a reduction in the number of persistent absentees."

"Good relationships between students and teachers create a positive environment for learning"

"Since the last inspection, the school has continued to develop the curriculum to ensure that it meets the differing needs and aspirations of all groups of students more effectively. The students comment very positively about the range of opportunities available to them, both within the curriculum and as extra-curricular
activities."

"The students are enthusiastic in their praise for the school’s good care, guidance and support. The students are well known as individuals and pastoral managers are well organised and effective in providing good support for students."

"The enthusiasm of the headteacher, supported by an effective senior leadership team, has focused the school on raising standards by creating a culture of working together to ensure improvements in the quality of learning and progress for all students."

"The school knows the importance of engaging with parents and carers, in order that they can support their children’s learning. The school’s promotion of equal opportunities is good."

You can view the full OFSTED Inspection Report from October 2010 ( PDF - 146Kb)