A DENTON school has received an encouraging report from inspectors Ofsted – with its pupils leading the way.
Those attending Denton Community College lavished praise on teachers for the way they interact with them.
Taking on board their ideas and suggestions for groups and clubs was also highlighted,
And the way the Taylor Lane establishment is led also received the thumbs up in an inspection done in November.
The report, released at the end of last month and still rating it as good, says: “Pupils have a positive view of Denton Community College. They appreciate how staff take the time to get to know them.
“Pupils are confident, happy and articulate. They have a strong voice in this school. For example, pupils told staff about the different clubs and activities that they would like to participate in.
“As a result, leaders have increased the range of clubs to match pupils’ interests.
“Staff prepare pupils well for their future lives.
“Leaders, including governors, have a clear vision for the quality of education that they expect all pupils to receive. They ensure that by accessing a broad and suitably ambitious curriculum, pupils achieve well. Overall, leaders have planned the curriculum effectively.
“Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They use this to enthuse pupils. Teachers successfully foster a love of reading among pupils.”
It was not all sweetness and light for Denton Community College, officially rated as good by Ofsted.
However, inspectors Stephen Ruddy, Elaine Parkinson and Lindy Griffiths identified the school, which has Greg Rule as its head, is working on deficiencies.
The report adds: “A minority of curriculum areas are not planned as effectively as leaders want them to be.
“As a result, some pupils do not cover, or remember, as much knowledge as they should in these subject areas.
“Leaders are in the process of fine-tuning their curriculum plans to develop these subjects further.
“Leaders should finalise the remaining curriculum plans that they are currently working on to ensure that pupils know and remember more of the intended curriculum.”