All Saints Church of England Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

All Saints Church of England Academy's clear vision that 'every child matters equally to God' is shared and understood by staff and pupils. This belief, underpinned by the school's strong Christian ethos, is lived out every day. It is a highly inclusive school where all pupils are helped to learn, develop and realise their potential. The school has been awarded 'School of Sanctuary' status, which reflects its welcoming nature, particularly for those seeking safety and support. Staff care deeply for the pupils. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring. As a result, pupils are happy and safe. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. In lessons, teachers have very high expectations of pupils. They rise to these expectations, work incredibly hard and achieve very well, including in external examinations. The school is a calm, harmonious place where pupils demonstrate excellent manners and greet visitors warmly. The school's work to support pupils' wider development is impressive. The personal development programme is highly effective in supporting pupils' spiritual and cultural understanding, leadership skills and preparation for adult life. The school is highly aspirational for pupils. A parent reflected the view of many when they told inspectors that, because of the school, 'My child feels the sky's the limit.'

What the school should improve

• There are some inconsistencies in the ways some teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered. This means that, at times, they do not identify pupils' misconceptions or the gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers check pupils' knowledge and understanding systematically to ensure that gaps in knowledge are consistently identified and filled so that pupils can achieve more.

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