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Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Ofsted

 

Teachers and pupils enjoy working together to develop pupil's character, talents and interests. Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs their teachers offer. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive and lead to a productive environment. 

Ofsted 2021 

We became an Academy in February 2015 and received our latest inspection on the 20th & 21st October 2021. 

When Ofsted inspected the Academy they found:

  • The school's curriculum is ambitious, with nearly all pupils studying subjects through to year 11 that will make them eligible for the English baccalaureate.
  • Staff are well-trained and kept informed of safeguarding issues affecting pupils and the locality.
  • The curriculum is ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 
  • Pupils' personal development is strengthened through a well-structured curriculum for religious education and personal, social and health education (PSHE).

A full copy of Ofsted's Inspection Report can be viewed and downloaded here

To see a full list of previous inspections along with our current report, please visit the Ofsted website

Who are Ofsted?

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and they are independent and impartial. They inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages

When do inspections happen and how long do they last? 

Most schools receive notice of their inspection on the afternoon of the working day before the inspection begins. However, Ofsted can inspect any school without notice where this is judged to be appropriate. The inspection usually lasts for two days and the number of inspectors on the inspection team will vary according to the size and nature of the school. 

Why does Ofsted inspect schools?

Inspections are carried out to provide information to parents, to promote improvement and to hold schools to account for the public money they receive. Inspections are required by law.  They provide an independent assessment of the quality and standards of education in schools and check whether students are achieving as much as they can.

What happens during an Ofsted inspection?

Inspectors will look at our self-evaluation and analyse the students' progress and attainment. They will talk to the Principal, Governors (Academy Council), staff and students and consider the views of parents. They will spend most of their time observing a wide range of lessons and looking at the quality of teaching in the Academy, and its impact on learning and progress. They will also look at the behaviour and safety of students at the Academy, the promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development; and how well the Academy is led and managed.