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Pupils love attending Grange Academy. They often smile as they arrive in the morning and are eager to start their lessons. They behave well throughout the day and are respectful to one another, to staff and to visitors. Pupils are well cared for. They feel safe in school. They know there is always someone they can talk to if they have any concerns or worries. Pupils are well supervised at breaktimes and are confident that adults will deal with bullying effectively should it happen. Pupils know that leaders have high expectations of what they can achieve. They know what they have to do to be successful. There is a very calm, purposeful atmosphere in the school. As a result, pupils can concentrate, work hard in their lessons and achieve well. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum. They are supported well to develop their own strengths and interests. All pupils leave the school to continue learning in further education. Parents and carers are really pleased with the school. During the inspection, one parent echoed the feelings of others, saying: ‘All staff are warm and friendly. They understand my children’s individual needs and work with them as an individual child.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? The curriculum content ensures pupils learn essential life skills as well as gain qualifications. Consequently, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education, training or employment. For the most part, leaders have thought carefully about what the pupils will learn and the order in which they will be taught this knowledge. While this is the case, the content and order of some aspects of the curriculum subjects in key stage 2 are less clear. This means that sometimes pupils do not build their knowledge as securely as possible or learn as well as they should. Leaders have developed their own assessment system to ensure that teachers identify any gaps in learning and put appropriate support in place. Not all teachers are using this system consistently well, so some pupils do not always remember what they have been taught. Leaders focus on teaching pupils to learn to read well and develop a wide range of vocabulary. Well-trained staff help pupils to build their phonics knowledge. Pupils read books that are well suited to their reading ability. Some of the older pupils have improved their comprehension skills through the revised reading curriculum. These sessions are interesting and motivating for these pupils. Teachers select texts which focus on real-life situations and are meaningful to pupils’ experiences. Pupils use their reading knowledge well to access other areas of the curriculum. Inspection report: Grange Academy 4 and 5 May 2022 2 Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and attitudes. Relationships between staff and pupils are based upon mutual respect. There are a few pupils who sometimes struggle to manage their own emotions or anxieties. Behaviour management plans are in place for these pupils, to ensure staff use a consistent approach. Staff know their pupils well and are able to defuse potentially tricky situations. Consequently, learning is rarely disrupted by challenging behaviour. Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to ensure pupils are supported well to pursue their aspirations and future careers. For example, pupils learn to discuss the skills they need to do the jobs they like through the work-related programme. Staff provide practice interviews so pupils are prepared for questions they may be asked in the future. The well-thought-out careers programme also helps pupils and parents make informed choices about pupils’ next steps. Pupils take part in a range of activities that help them to develop their social and moral understanding. The relationships, social and health education programme prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain. For example, pupils learn about different faiths and cultures, appropriate relationships, and personal safety in school and in the wider community, as well as online. Staff are proud of the school and feel valued by leaders. They appreciate the training opportunities they are given to develop their expertise and the steps leaders take to reduce unnecessary workload. Trustees and governors have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They work with senior leaders to make sure that the school’s improvement priorities are achievable and measurable. The trust supports and challenges leaders effectively to ensure leaders are held to account for the quality of education pupils receive.
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