Atlantic Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 February 2023

Pupils enjoy attending Atlantic Academy. They are polite and welcoming. Leaders ensure that there are high expectations for pupils in everything they do. Pupils appreciate this. They learn well in a respectful environment. Pupils have clear routines which they follow throughout the day. There are simple systems in place for when a pupil does not follow procedures correctly. Pupils reflect on what is the right thing to do. As a result, there is an orderly and calm feel to the school. They show care when using community spaces at break and lunchtime to eat and socialise. Pupils enjoy spending time together making models or playing chess. Pupils feel safe. Staff know pupils well. Bullying is rare and not tolerated. When it does occur, staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. Staff ensure that pupils receive the support they need, which stops any recurrence. There are a range of clubs at lunchtime, many of which support key stage 4 studies. There are some sports and computing clubs, too. However, pupils say they would like more clubs that better reflect their talents and interests.

What the school should improve

• Too many pupils do not attend regularly. As a result, they are missing important learning as well as getting into poor habits about coming to school. Leaders must ensure that more pupils attend as a matter of urgency.
• Many pupils arrive at the school who are not yet fluent readers. This impedes their learning as they cannot access the curriculum. Leaders must ensure they maintain the implementation of supportive packages, including phonics, so that pupils quickly become fluent readers.

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