Shrewsbury Academy

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About Shrewsbury Academy


Name Shrewsbury Academy
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Mr Jim Taylor
Address Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY1 4LL
Phone Number Unknown
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religious Character None
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 802
Local Authority Shropshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an inadequate school Since the school opened in September 2016, pupils have made too little progress in almost all subjects. Disadvantaged pupils make particularly slow progress and, as a result, underachieve.

Leaders have not made improving their outcomes a sufficiently high priority. The strategic leadership of the education for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is weak. These pupils do not make the progress that they should.

Senior and middle leaders are not as effective as they could be and do not support the work of the new headteacher and trustees adequately. Most teaching is weak. This has a detrimental effect on p...upils' progress.

Most teachers do not have high enough expectations of what pupils can achieve. They do not sequence learning effectively or provide pupils with appropriate levels of challenge. The teaching of mathematics is ineffective and most pupils underachieve in the subject.

The attendance rate of pupils, including those that are disadvantaged, is well below the national average. Despite recent improvements, the number of fixed-term exclusions remains high. There have been some recent improvements in behaviour around the site and during lessons.

However, behaviour is still not good enough. Boisterous behaviour, in-school truancy and defiance towards staff were all seen during the inspection. Some parents, carers and pupils continue to be concerned about behaviour.

The school has the following strengths Since the appointment of the new interim chief executive officer (CEO) and the newly constituted trust board in June 2018, the trust is now providing effective support to the school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils with social and emotional needs receive effective support.

The new headteacher, who took up post in June 2018, has strengthened the leadership of the school. Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) provide effective support for pupils.

Information about this school

The school opened in September 2016 following the amalgamation of two local secondary schools.

Shrewsbury Academy is a member of the Shrewsbury Academies Trust (SAT). Following direct intervention from the DfE, a newly constituted board of trustees was appointed in June 2018. A new headteacher and an interim CEO also started at the school in June 2018.

The school is currently undersubscribed. Pupil numbers vary from year group to year group. Most pupils are of White British heritage.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is above average. The proportion of pupils in receipt of the pupil premium funding is above average. The school uses two alternative providers to meet the needs of a small number of pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11.


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