Woodchurch High School continues to be a good school.

Woodchurch High School is a place where everyone is welcome with open arms.

The school is highly regarded in the local community.

The pupils with whom we spoke said that they feel honoured and proud to be a part of the school.

Pupils said that they feel safe and happy in school. Pupils are supportive of one another. They said that bullying is rare. If it does happen, it is dealt with effectively.

Pupils said that their teachers expect the best of them. They said that standards of behaviour are high. This is because teachers manage behaviour effectively in lessons and at social times. Pupils take pride in their work.

Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Many pupils told us that the best thing about the school is the support that they get from adults. Pupils enjoy learning at this school.

Pupils told us that they appreciate the school's focus on equality for all. Leaders and teachers are ambitious for pupils at Woodchurch High School.

Parents and carers praised the array of wider opportunities on offer, such as sports clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils embrace serving the local community as young leaders. For example, they participate in charity work. At this school there is something for everyone. By the end of key stage 4, pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve well across the curriculum. They are successful in many of their GCSE examinations.

Leaders ensure that the curriculum prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education, employment or training.

Leaders ensure that pupils with SEND achieve well, including those in the specialist resource base. This is because there is a strong focus on ensuring that the curriculum meets their needs.

Leaders' investment in curriculum development has had a positive effect on staff development. Teachers are passionate about teaching. They have strong subject knowledge.

Since the last inspection, leaders have worked hard to ensure that pupils improve their vocabulary and reading skills. Now, all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, use more ambitious vocabulary.

Pupils benefit from effective careers guidance.

Leaders have created a caring school which prioritises pupils' mental and emotional wellbeing. Pupils have a wealth of people to talk with, including counsellors and mentors. They are encouraged to share worries.

Pupils behave well around school and they are respectful. The environment is calm and welcoming.

Through the effective personal, social, health and economic curriculum, pupils learn how to be considerate of people of different culture, gender or sexuality.

The local authority views the school as a 'beacon of practice'.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders are vigilant. All staff are well trained and understand their role in safeguarding. They know how to spot if a pupil is in difficulty. Systems and procedures are clear.