Bay Leadership Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 October 2022

Pupils, and parents and carers, place this school at the heart of their local community. Pupils said that they value the many opportunities that they are offered to contribute to local causes. These include a monthly big cook for food banks, litter picking in the local area and fundraising for charities. Pupils said that they are happy and proud to be part of this school. They said that teachers have increased their expectations of what pupils can and should achieve in lessons. Overall, pupils achieve well. They benefit from a well-planned curriculum. Pupils are aware that leaders expect them to behave appropriately. Pupils clearly outlined the behaviours that are not tolerated at this school. They explained that teachers apply the behaviour policy consistently well. This means that pupils remain focused on their learning in most lessons. Pupils said that they feel safe in school. They said that the pastoral support that they receive is supportive and effective. They said that relationships with teachers and with their peers are strong. Pupils recognised the importance that leaders place on tolerance and diversity in their school community. Pupils are confident to report any concerns about bullying or other issues to adults. They are confident that bullying, unwanted sexual behaviour and the use of derogatory language will not be tolerated.

What the school should improve

• Leaders do not always identify the specific aspects of reading that some pupils find more difficult. This means that these pupils do not improve their reading knowledge as quickly as they should. Leaders must ensure that they diagnose the deficits in pupils' reading knowledge with precision. This is so that those pupils who are behind can catch up quickly with their peers.

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