Urban Mission School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Pupils enjoy their time at this welcoming and friendly school. Staff quickly get to know pupils’ backgrounds, experiences and needs. They help pupils to settle in and overcome any barriers to learning. Pupils have positive relationships with staff. They are well cared for and safe. They know who to go to if they have a concern. Pupils are confident that they will be listened to, and any worries that they may have will be taken seriously. The school’s clear expectations of pupils’ behaviour are well understood. Staff are patient with pupils, giving them time and guidance to express themselves. They help pupils to follow familiar routines. This supports pupils to behave well and focus on learning. The school is ambitious for pupils’ future lives, including their next steps in education, employment or training. Staff focus on ensuring that pupils are successful in their learning. They support pupils to recognise and build on their strengths. Pupils leave the school well prepared for their future lives. They enjoy personal and academic success during their time at the school. Pupils make a positive contribution to the life of the school and to the wider community. For example, pupils help to prepare snacks for their peers and take part in setting out items for the school’s community food bank.