Ark Elvin Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2023

Pupils value all that this school offers them. They understand that all staff have their best interests at heart. Everything that leaders do is predicated on the highest ambitions and expectations. They put in place the right provision to support all pupils to succeed. Their success in translating their vision into reality is exceptional, especially through the aspirational curriculum. Pupils are happy. They behave extremely well and thrive in this warm, purposeful and safe community. Their academic achievements are very high. Leaders are fully committed to equality and inclusion. Many pupils join the school with little or no knowledge of English. There are an increasing number of pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) on roll. Staff give well- considered extra help to these pupils. This enables pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum as their peers. This commitment is replicated in the ambition of the new sixth form's curriculum. Students benefit from a bespoke offer that meets their needs and aspirations. For example, those who join Year 12 with limited experience of education in this country are especially well supported to gain the qualifications they need to continue their studies, including at university. Before, during and after school, pupils can choose to participate in some of the sixty enrichment activities on offer. Everyone who wants to can nurture and develop their talents and interests.

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