Ofsted report/Parent view

The Ofsted report, released on May 8 2024, deemed Melland High School ‘Outstanding’ across every inspection category. 

Key comments:

Melland High School is an inspirational and vibrant place.

Pupils flourish socially and academically.

The school is ambitious for every pupil. Pupils know that their views and opinions matter.

They develop effective strategies that enable them to communicate with confidence.

Pupils feel safe, happy and well cared for.

At the heart of the school’s work is the continual focus on equipping pupils with the skills that they need to make a valuable contribution to society.

Pupils receive an ambitious curriculum. This covers a broad range of subjects and enrichment through intelligently designed curriculum pathways.

Staff draw extensively on the information in pupils’ EHC plans to design engaging and appropriate activities.

Pupils’ personal development is at the heart of the school’s work.

Pupils have a rich understanding of respect, tolerance and diversity.