Ofsted Report 2009

Grade 1: OUTSTANDING

Description of the academy

The academy has won several national awards,… is deemed an International School.

Overall effectiveness of the academy

The academy’s areas of specialism, especially the business and enterprise strand, have helped develop significant opportunities for students to progress. An ‘enterprise for employability’ theme permeates the curriculum. Through its exceptionally strong partnerships with other organisations and businesses, students are prepared exceptionally well for further study and work beyond school.

Personal development and well-being

Students show their wider commitment to the community through extensive work with local primary schools and sitting as advisory members on an NHS Trust forum.

Curriculum and other activities

The specialist areas of creative arts and business and enterprise make a significant impact in improving outcomes for the students. This is clearly seen, for example, in the benefit students derive from working with a local football club in their study for a Business and Technology Education Council qualification in physical education.

Letter to Parents

A lot of effort has gone into giving you the very best of experiences both in and out of the classroom. This is very clear from, for example, the academy’s business and enterprise activities that you get involved in. These activities strengthen your chances of success in further study and employment in later life.