Longcroft School and Sixth Form College

Longcroft School and Sixth Form College is demonstrating overall good performance, marked by significant improvements since its previous inspection, which resulted in a requires improvement grade. The school's leadership is proactive and has prioritized educational quality, leading to a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that effectively builds on prior knowledge. Students express happiness and safety while attending, reflecting a careful approach to behavior management with rare incidents of bullying and firm systems for attendance improvement. While the overall quality of education is robust, the school faces notable challenges in personal development and careers guidance. Some students lack a suitable understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics, which suggests that the school's initiatives in these areas need to be strengthened. Moreover, opportunities for teachers to assess students' understanding during lessons are sometimes missed, which can hinder readiness for new learning. Despite these areas for development, the sixth form provision is commended for supporting students effectively.