Deputy Head, The Garibaldi School

The Garibaldi School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-18 School based in North Nottinghamshire.  Staff and students are proud of the school and relationships are strong between stakeholders. We have high aspirations for all staff and students.  The school is committed to staff development and is committed to becoming an amazing provider for the local community. The School has a successful and growing sixth form provision that offers a wide range of courses. We have developed an engaging, enriching, ambitious and purposeful curriculum which is supported by high quality teaching and a dedication from all staff to secure positive outcomes and equipping students with the skills and experiences to be a success in life, outside of The Garibaldi School.

Head of School

James Aldred

Values and Vision

Pride, Respect, Achieve The well-being and success of our students is at the centre of The Garibaldi School vision. The school is a safe environment where students can feel comfortable, well supported and confident. We believe that it is our duty to develop the aspirations of our students and we encourage students to set high standards for themselves. As a result, targets are high and we expect high quality teaching and a personalised approach to learning to support our students to achieve. Our students take pride in themselves and in being a part of The Garibaldi School. We help students develop teamwork and leadership skills. Most importantly our students learn how to respect themselves and others. We are clear in the way that we expect our students to conduct themselves with all members of our community. Therefore, by the time our students leave, they have gained the skills, qualities and qualifications needed for a successful future. Staff show genuine concern for every student in their charge. Strong, supportive and trusting relationships ensure that the welfare of each student is catered for. This caring ethos sits within a structure that provides support for students and ensures regular contact with parents and carers. We actively engage and listen to parents, making sure their views shape school policies. We work with them as partners in their child’s learning, personal development and well-being. The Garibaldi School is a very effective school, which serves its local community well by providing a first rate education to all its students. We work in close partnership with other schools to ensure education across the local area is as good as it can be. We make sure that we are transparent and explain carefully to all stakeholders the purpose of what we are trying to do. Students that leave The Garibaldi School are successful, thoughtful and independent. They have been encouraged to aim high and are well equipped to meet the future challenges that they will face.

Achievement

In 2018/19, the school was ranked as the best school in Mansfield and 6th best school in Nottinghamshire for its Progress 8 figure of +0.47. Student achievement in English and Maths is regularly strong with students performing in the top 10% of schools nationally.

The Progress 8 figure for disadvantaged students was +0.16 for The Garibaldi School in comparison to -0.45 nationally.

The school is designated as a Leading Edge school in recognition nationally for the achievement of the students and our creative approaches to education.

Ofsted

The Garibaldi School was last inspected in January 2017. The School remains a good school and is now striving for an Outstanding OFSTED judgment.

The most recent OFSTED report stated:

• Senior leaders, have a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and are open and honest about areas which are less strong. This means that you have been able to ensure an absolute focus on school improvement.
• Pupils and staff feel valued. There is a sense of shared responsibility for all aspects of life at the school. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive. Pupils are keen to succeed and value their achievements.
• Pupils behave very well in lessons and around school. There is a clear system of sanctions and rewards which pupils understand and appreciate. Pupils report that behaviour is good and say that there is little disruption to their learning in lessons.

View The Garibaldi School’s latest Ofsted report