This is an outstanding school. In the words of one staff member, 'This academy has a very supportive environment where everyone works in collaboration to support and challenge each other.' Pupils are proud of their academy.
They say they feel very safe. Pupils are polite, eager to learn and very friendly. Outstanding teaching and learning in each key stage enable pupils to make quick and sustained progress in all subjects.
As a result, all groups, regardless of their level of ability, are doing well throughout the academy. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils of all ages play and learn together harmoniously.
They respect adults and love to learn. Pu...pils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptionally well promoted. A range of vibrant and interesting activities is provided, which enrich pupils' learning significantly.
The executive principal is an inspirational leader. She is highly ambitious for the academy and has a clear vision for raising standards. Achievement is outstanding.
From very low starting points, pupils make rapid progress. Standards reached by all groups of pupils at the end of Year 6 are now the same as those reached by pupils in other schools. Teachers are expert at planning challenging and interesting activities.
Their marking makes sure that pupils know how to improve the quality of their work. Teaching assistants are highly skilled and provide excellent support for the pupils with whom they work. Leadership and management at all levels, including governance, are outstanding.
This has a direct impact on the high quality of teaching and pupils' outstanding achievement.
information about the progress of pupils and their behaviour, as well as leaders' evaluations of
the academy's strengths and areas for development. They studied the improvement plan, safeguarding policies and records relating to checks on teachers' and the academy's effectiveness.
Inspection team Gay Whent, Lead inspector Additional Inspector Kanwaljit Singh Additional Inspector Olson Davis Additional Inspector Full report