PUPILS live up to high expectations and achieve well at a school in Lymm, according to an official report.

Children who attend Lymm High School were also said to ‘value the care and support’ they receive from teachers at the setting.

The Oughtrington Lane school was praised in its more recent inspection by Ofsted on March 5 and 6, where it was determined to be a ‘good’ school.

An inspection team visited the school and gave a positive outcome, noting that there had been ‘substantial improvements’ made to the curriculum and that the programme of study delivered in its sixth form was ‘exceptional’.

“The structure of the curriculum enables pupils to revisit prior learning over time,” an inspector said.

“Teachers know what knowledge pupils should be taught and when this learning should take place.

“They use their strong subject knowledge when shaping learning activities. Most of the teachers, especially in the sixth form, enable pupils to make meaningful connections to their earlier learning. This helps pupils to know and remember more over time.”

It was highlighted that teachers were able to identify and address pupil’s gaps of knowledge to ensure they gain a rich understanding of each subject they learn. This, an inspector added, is why published data for progress and attainment in key stages 4 and 5 is ‘exceptionally high’.

Meanwhile, systems used to identify pupils with SEND are said to be ‘effective’.

“Clear information is shared with teachers about the different needs of pupils with SEND. This equips teachers with the knowledge and skills that they need to adapt their teaching successfully for these pupils.

"As a result, pupils with SEND access the full curriculum and achieve well.”

Year seven and eight pupils are provided with strategies to address difficulty in reading for pupils that struggle.

However, the same could not be said for older pupils, the report stated.

“While the school does identify specific gaps in reading for older pupils, the support in place for addressing these gaps is not as well developed as that for younger pupils.

"As such, these pupils do not receive the targeted support that they need to help them to read competently.”

Lastly, the school was praised for its focus on healthy lifestyles and personal safety that is shared within the school community.

As well as the ample opportunities provided for children in all years to take part in ‘sporting events and charitable projects’.

To read the full report visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk/