Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College

Strengths

• High-quality teaching supports most pupils to attain above average in national examinations by the end of Year 11.
• Disadvantaged pupils achieve above national averages and often outperform non-disadvantaged peers in some subjects.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make very positive progress from their starting points.
• A broad, ambitious curriculum includes three languages, including Mandarin, and additional after-school GCSE options.
• Teachers use secure subject knowledge and consistent teaching strategies to check understanding and address misconceptions.
• Strong inclusion culture with accurate identification and effective support for pupils' needs.
• Attendance is improving through proactive whole-school and pastoral work with families.
• Pupils behave well, enjoy learning and have trusting relationships with staff.
• Bullying and discrimination are rare and staff address concerns swiftly.
• Leaders, governors and trustees have a detailed understanding of the school and hold leaders to account effectively.
• Staff feel valued, with strong support for workload, wellbeing and professional learning.
• An extensive personal development programme raises pupils' aspirations and prepares them as confident young women.
• Excellent pastoral support helps pupils develop resilience and strategies for mental health and challenges.
• Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including sport, and a suitable careers programme.
• The school collaborates with the other school in the trust to share expertise and good practice.

Areas for Improvement

• In a minority of subject areas, achievement is not as high as in the rest of the school.
• Leaders should continue embedding improvement strategies to ensure greater consistency across the school.
• Persistent absence remains above the national average, although it is improving.

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