Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

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About Sandymoor Ormiston Academy


Name Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Website http://www.sandymooroa.co.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Mrs Sally Jones
Address Sandymoor Orminston Academy, Wharford Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1QU
Phone Number 01928571217
Phase Academy
Type Free schools
Age Range 11-18
Religious Character None
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 601
Local Authority Halton
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an inadequate school Pupils leave Sandymoor having significantly underachieved in many subjects.

Current Year 11 pupils continue to underachieve considerably. Pupils in key stage 4 have considerable gaps in their learning as a result of historical poor teaching and inappropriate curriculum choices. The poorly planned curriculum has not allowed for pupils to make the progress of which they are capable.

Leaders have since reviewed the curriculum. Leaders' actions are not having the desired effect on the achievement of those pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged. Assessment practices were found... to be inaccurate.

Leaders have taken actions to remedy this. However, it has hindered teachers in planning lessons that enable pupils to make good progress. Pupils do not think that the careers guidance that they have received has been good enough.

They also think that the quality of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is not good. Inspection evidence supports this view. Although behaviour systems are embedded, the number of fixed-term exclusions are too high.

Persistent absences are too high, especially in key stage 4 and for those pupils who are disadvantaged. Self-evaluation processes and plans for development do not reflect the actual quality of provision. Leaders do not sufficiently evaluate the key actions that will improve pupils' outcomes.

The school has the following strengths Leaders are taking action to address the weaknesses in the school's provision. Arrangements to keep pupils safe are effective. Leaders ensure the well-being of staff and promote work-life balance.

Pupils at key stage 3 are making good progress in their learning. Sixth form provision is good. Students are taught well and they make good progress.

Information about this school

Sandymoor opened as a free school in September 2012 with 19 pupils. The school planned to offer provision for up to 900 pupils aged between 11 and 18. There are currently 453 pupils on roll.

Sandymoor is much smaller than most secondary schools. The chief aim of the founders was to build an inclusive, small school that served families from across the socio-economic range. The school building opened in September 2014 and offers space for both school and community activities.

The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is higher than the national average, as is the proportion of pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The proportion of students known to be eligible for the pupil premium is similar to the national average. The principal in post was promoted from the role of vice-principal since the last inspection.

Five pupils attend alternative provision at The Bridge, Positive Futures and SGI. All students on roll in the sixth form are educated off site at the Fowler Education and Football Academy in Liverpool. The school did not meet the government's floor standards in 2016 and 2017.


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