School Development Plan
School Development Plan 2022-25
The School Development plan takes the school forward for the next three years: it is crucial for the school as we ride through some of the most significant challenges to schools nationally and to this school in particular in many years. All of the challenges are within the overarching context of a post-pandemic world where the disadvantage gap has widened, mental health needs have rapidly accelerated and financial restraints have led to significant budget pressures. However, with the multitude of challenges come opportunities.
This plan is structured around the following strategic themes:
Theme 1: Developing Pedagogical Excellence
| Priority | Objectives (summarised) |
| Raising Attainment and progress for all | * Oracy * Literacy * Homework * Marking and assessment * Progress of High prior attaining students * Progress of disadvantaged students * Progress of SEND students |
| A strong curriculum adaptation to meet the needs of all | * Key Stage 3 curriculum * Key Stage 4 alternative courses |
| Developing pedagogical intelligence to support exceptional progress | * Staff development * Quality assurance processes |
Theme 2: Developing Opportunities for All 
| Priority | Objectives (summarised) |
| Raising Aspirations for all: broadening horizons | * subject accreditations and recognition * careers * super curricular * student leadership * tracking participation * extra curricular |
Theme 3: Developing a Strong School Culture
| Priority | Objectives (summarised) |
| A strong connectedness to school that underpins success for all | * communication with students * respect for all/ diversity * interform competition * new school identity * recognition and success * attendance * behaviour for learning |
| Underpin strong school culture through strong relationships with and between stakeholders | * parents * governors * staff |
| To develop powerful partnerships with schools locally, nationally and internationally | * Primary transition |