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Kimichi School’s latest Ofsted inspection (February 2024) highlights what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. Inspectors found that pupils feel valued, supported and able to be themselves, describing behaviour across the school as Outstanding.
The report praises the strong relationships between staff and students, the ambitious curriculum, and the way every young person is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. Music remains at the heart of school life, helping students build confidence, teamwork and creativity in everything they do.
Ofsted also recognised the school’s welcoming and inclusive community, where pupils feel safe, respected and genuinely enjoy coming to school. From exciting trips and experiences to practical life skills and personalised support, the report celebrates how Kimichi helps young people develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the future.
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Full Inspection Report
27th February 2024
Overall outcome:
Kimichi School is once again judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ in behaviour.
You can read the full report here: Final Report – February 2024
We are thrilled to have had such positive feedback from our Material Change Inspection allowing us to move forward with our boarding provision.
You can see that here:
Material Change Inspection 2026: View Here
Report Highlights
- Rated Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding.
- “Kimichi School is a special place, where pupils feel valued and cared for.”
- “Music is at the heart of the school’s offer,” used “to support pupils to develop their teamwork, confidence and performance skills across all aspects of the curriculum.”
- “Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional. They genuinely care about each other and treat each other with the utmost respect.”
- “All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to thrive and achieve well.”
- “The character development of pupils is exceptional.”
- “Many pupils arrive at the school after struggling in previous settings,” and staff “quickly build strong and trusting relationships with the pupils.”
- Pupils say “bullying does not happen at the school as everyone is fully accepted.”
- “Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.”
- In pupils’ own words: “Being here allows us to be free to be ourselves,” and “I wake up and I’m happy, it’s a joy to come into school.”