A Cumbrian school has been rated as Good in a recent Ofsted inspection. 

Kirby Moor School were visited by Ofsted inspectors in October, with the report published on November 26. 

The independent special school, based in Brampton, received an Outstanding grade on its last full inspection in 2021. 

The report states: "Pupils learn and thrive at this happy, welcoming school. Most pupils join the school having experienced considerable barriers and disruption to their education. The school provides them with a fresh start. This helps pupils to re-engage in learning. Pupils feel safe and secure because of the strong relationships that they build with staff.

"All pupils who attend the school have a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils embrace the challenges that the curriculum offers. They take pride in the work that they produce. Pupils typically achieve well from their individual starting points. Pupils learn to reflect on the impact of their conduct on others. This helps them to make sensible choices about how to behave.

"Pupils generally show respect for staff and to each other. Their behaviour typically improves over time. Pupils benefit from a suitably wide range of activities beyond the academic curriculum. For example, they undertake voluntary work at the local community food bank. They enjoy trips and visits to museums and places of interest. Pupils especially enjoy their outdoor learning. These activities support pupils’ personal development.

"Many pupils have suffered from poor school attendance in earlier education. Once they join the school, they begin to enjoy learning and their attendance improves. The school makes effective use of information about pupils’ attendance to check that pupils are safe, and to provide pupils with support to improve their attendance if this is necessary."

The school said: "We are really proud of the pupils at Kirby Moor School and Herdley Bank. 

"Staff's hard work and dedication ensures pupils, who have often had negative experiences in education prior to joining us, are given the support they need to succeed."

The school currently has 57 boys on its roster, aged between seven and 18.