School told it needs to improve by inspectors

A TAMESIDE school has been told it needs to get better and is let down by disruptive pupils.

Ofsted inspectors have told Hyde High those causing disruption need to learn the consequences of their actions more.

And that cohort od undoing the good work that has been put in to improve the education at the Old Road establishment.

In a report after May’s visit, inspectors said: “While many pupils behave well, some pupils’ behaviour at social times, during lesson transitions and in some lessons is below the standard that leaders expect.

“This makes some pupils feel uncomfortable. Added to this, the behaviour of some other pupils is disrespectful towards their peers.

“These pupils disrupt the calm running of the school. Many pupils who spoke with inspectors said that they feel safe and happy at school.

“However, the conduct of a minority of pupils makes other pupils feel uneasy at times.

“When pupils report incidents of bullying, leaders deal with it effectively. That said, some pupils said that they have lost confidence in leaders’ systems to tackle bullying and make it stop.

“Leaders have recognised that pupils’ behaviour needs to improve. They have already taken some steps to address this by restructuring the leadership of behaviour across the school.

“However, it remains early days. Some teachers and support staff do not follow the schools’ behaviour policies consistently.

“Pupils’ behaviour at breaktimes, lunchtimes and during lesson changes is not sufficiently calm or orderly. A minority of pupils behave poorly and this disrupts the learning of others.

“Some pupils behave disrespectfully towards their peers. This makes some other pupils feel uneasy during lesson changeovers and at social times.

“Leaders should ensure that pupils who behave disrespectfully are supported to learn the importance of tolerance and respect for those pupils who might be different to themselves.”

Ofsted inspectors praised staff at Hyde High for the work they are putting in to make things better as it has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ since 2017.

And they highlighted the actions put in to develop things away from the classroom, including their efforts to raise funds for charity Reuben’s Retreat.

They added: “Pupils, staff and residents of the local community are proud of this school. Leaders want pupils to be well-rounded, decent young people who contribute positively to society.

“Since the previous inspection, leaders and teachers have ensured that a well organised curriculum is in place for all pupils.

“In each subject, leaders and teachers have identified the knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn.

“Pupils, parents and carers value the activities, clubs and wider opportunities on offer, such as the debating club, rock band practice and a range of sports and arts activities.

“Student leaders have ample opportunity to lead on campaigns, such as anti-bullying, and to raise money for Reuben’s Retreat, the school’s chosen charity.”