Ofsted and Challenge Partners

Shenstone Accountability

As a school, we would be expected to publish pupil progress. In our case the thresholds are rarely met by Shenstone pupils due to their cognitive ability and where it has, the number would be too low to publish and would be suppressed.

Having said this, our pupils at Shenstone School are amazing superstars who work very hard to achieve small and big steps of progress over time. They are supported by a dedicated staff team and we stand by our motto of “together we engage, thrive and achieve".

Shenstone School was inspected in June 2025 and the outcome is that we are outstanding in all areas. 

"Pupils are happy and eager to start their day in this safe and welcoming school. Staff have created a safe and nurturing atmosphere that celebrates pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is no ceiling to the ambition staff have for the pupils in their care. Skilled staff provide a range of learning activities and experiences that best support pupils with complex needs. Staff, parents and carers, work together to enable pupils to ‘engage, thrive and achieve’."

"Staff are vigilant and watch pupils’ behaviour closely. Routines are well embedded in the school. Staff teach pupils to develop autonomy through high-quality play and interactive experiences. The early years provides an exceptionally strong foundation for children’s learning and development."

"Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to support their wider personal development. A holistic approach to pupils’ development sits at the centre of the curriculum. The curriculum provides pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to function in adulthood and to access the community, with increasing independence."

"Staff help pre-verbal pupils to ‘find their voice’. Pupils express themselves using a range of equipment and technology. Older pupils share their views about how to improve the school through the school council." 

Our last OFSTED inspection was 18-19 June 2025, see the last OFSTED Report at the bottom of the page.

• The quality of education Outstanding
• Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
• Personal development Outstanding
• Leadership and management Outstanding
• Early years provision Outstanding 

Please find below relevant information from the Department for Education Performance Tables.

https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144041/shenstone-school

Challenge Partners is a national partnership of schools and trusts who believe the best way to reduce educational inequality and enhance the life chances of children is to work together, to combine our wisdom.

It is a three-day, rigorous peer evaluation of teaching and learning, curriculum and outcomes, and leadership at all levels. It has a sharp focus on the experience of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds or with additional needs.

The mission is to reduce educational inequality and improve the life chances of all children. Through collaboration, challenge and leadership development, they are working to ensure every school community can benefit from the combined wisdom of the education system.

Each school hosts an annual review, and reciprocates by sending their senior leaders to review other schools in the network, providing continuous professional development for all leaders involved.

The latest Challenge partner report is at the bottom of the page.

We are delighted to report that it was a very positive experience and the children and staff team highlighted Shenstone spirit with great examples of work and play across the Challenge Partners visit days.

Please find below our most recent Ofsted reports, and relevant information from the Department for Education Performance Tables.

Shenstone School

OSFTED Outcome Letter

OFSTED Report