Ark Soane Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 March 2024

This is a school where pupils excel. Pupils and staff are proud to be a part of this school community. Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. They share into the school's culture and ethos. Pupils embrace the school's motto to 'Work Hard. Be Kind. Aim High'. Pupils feel safe, are motivated to learn, and attend well. The school is aspirational for the community it serves. The curriculum is carefully designed to maximise future opportunities. The subject content that pupils learn is planned in detail and expertly taught. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Leaders think carefully about supporting disadvantaged pupils. As a result, pupils are fully engaged in their learning and achieve highly. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They are polite, welcoming, and work hard in lessons. Pupils interact respectfully with adults and conduct themselves with maturity. This is because the school sets high expectations which are well understood. Staff promote positive attitudes to learning. Pupils thrive because working relationships are nurtured in a caring environment. Pupils enjoy many clubs and outings. The school prioritises pupils' wider development through carefully planned 'exploration days'. Pupils value these experiences and enjoy being active members of their school community.

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