Ofsted and DfE Performance Table
Ormiston SWB Academy celebrates ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating as inspectors applaud staff for “expecting the best” from students
Ormiston SWB Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), has received a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted in its latest report.
During the inspection, which took place on 24th and 25th November 2021, inspectors noted that the academy is a “happy place to be” and both students and staff are proud of it. They particularly emphasised how the academy’s core values of character, organisation, resilience and excellence “run through every facet of school life” and that all staff expect the best from students in everything they do, with students rising to the challenge.
Alongside these highlights, inspectors outlined numerous ways in which the academy is providing a strong education for its students. Notably:
- Students behave well and are polite and courteous to each other, staff and visitors, and leaders have created a community that is respectful of everyone.
- Life at the academy extends well beyond the academic, with students participating in a wide range of clubs and activities, from learning sign language to Scalextric club.
- The academy is well led, and the principal Rod Hughes and senior leaders have spread their ambition throughout the community, with everyone working together to drive continued improvement.
- Leaders are ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and expect pupils with SEND to learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. They adjust lessons so that this happens and are alert to each student’s specific needs.
- There is an impressive personal development curriculum, which supports with everything from careers to online safety to diversity and equality and is highly valued by pupils.
- The curriculum serves students well and offers a range of ambitious and varied academic and vocational courses. As a result, students can gain the qualifications that help them take their next steps.
The report demonstrates how everyone at Ormiston SWB Academy has done an excellent job over the past few years since joining the Trust in continuing to build upon its strong foundations and provide the very best for students, overcoming any challenges along the way.
Reports and DfE Performance Table
November 2021 OFSTED Inspection Report
