Cambridge High School

What inspectors found in 2018-2019

Since the 2017-2018 inspection

Of the 56 performance indicators rated in both reports, 32 improved, 1 declined and 23 kept the same rating.

Did Cambridge High School act on the 2017-2018 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2017-2018, 4 can be checked against the 2018-2019 ratings: 4 show an improvement.

1. Raise attainment in A-level English and mathematics through more varied learning experiences and challenging targetsImproved

   Attainment — English (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good · Attainment — English (Primary): Good → Very good · Attainment — English (Secondary): Good → Very good · Attainment — English (Post-16): Good → Very good

2. Enhance consistency of high-quality teaching by using assessment information more effectively to plan students' next stepsImproved

   Assessment (Post-16): Good → Very good

3. Offer high-quality feedback to help students improve the quality of their workImproved

   Assessment (Post-16): Good → Very good

4. Include additional levels of challenge within medium- and long-term curriculum planning, particularly for gifted and talented studentsNot measurable from the ratings
5. Enable teachers in different subjects to share and experience best classroom practiceNot measurable from the ratings
6. Ensure improvement systems focus more on quality of learning, especially in A-level English and mathematicsImproved

   Attainment — English (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good · Attainment — English (Primary): Good → Very good · Attainment — English (Secondary): Good → Very good · Attainment — English (Post-16): Good → Very good

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