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Optimism at Longhill High after Ofsted Bex Bastable
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A Rottingdean high school still requires improvement but is said to be making steps in the right direction following a recent Ofsted report. Staff and teachers at Longhill High School were handed the results of the inspection, which took place on March 15-16, yesterday (Thursday). The school said although the judgement remained the same as the last inspection in 2014 – ‘requires improvement’ – progress had been made. A Longhill High spokesperson, said: “We need to ensure that the improvements in teaching
and outcomes that have been achieved across many subjects are realised across all subjects. This is particularly the case with regards to our focus on closing the gap between outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and other pupils, within school and nationally, which is closing but is still too wide.” But there were some positives. The report said the levels of pupils moving on to higher education, employment or training is higher than the national average, and the work to promote student’s personal development and welfare was strong. Jo Cassidy, the acting head, was ‘steering the school forward very well and
concentrating on the key areas that need improvement’. Cllr Tom Bewick, lead member for children’s services, said: “It is encouraging to see that Ofsted has highlighted the positive progress the school is now making. In particular, I’m pleased to see the contribution of the acting head teacher, working with staff and governors, has been acknowledged as helping to put the school back on track. “The council will continue to work with and support local parents, teachers and governors to ensure Longhill becomes a truly outstanding secondary school by the time of the next inspection.”
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