Bosworth Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils are encouraged to 'be better than you thought you could be'. There is strong focus on helping pupils develop the '6 Cs' of character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. Pupils explore these '6 Cs' during tutor time, in lessons and across the wider curriculum. They understand how these aspects prepare them well for future challenges. Pupils feel safe in school and are well supported. They know who they can talk to if they have any concerns. Pupils say that bullying is rare. Most pupils think that the school deals with any bullying issues well. Most parents agree. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils usually behave well in lessons and during unstructured times. Pupils are punctual to lessons and most attend school well. There are positive and mutually respectful relationships between staff and pupils. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils to contribute to school life and develop their leadership skills. Older pupils mentor their younger peers. Sixth-form students help pupils in key stage 3 improve their reading. Some pupils value being a member of the student council. Others promote diversity as 'Stephen Lawrence diversity ambassadors'. Pupils also enjoy being sporty or creative, for example, by taking part in Bosworth Productions, playing football or basketball and contributing to 'live lounge' sessions.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers do not always check pupils' understanding well enough. This means that gaps in learning and misconceptions are not always addressed. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all teachers systematically check pupils' understanding so that the learning can be adapted to ensure that pupils secure the knowledge they need.
• Some pupils do not have a secure understanding of fundamental British values. This means that they are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should ensure that all pupils have opportunities to develop their understanding of fundamental British values.
• The school does not have a precise understanding of how well staff are implementing agreed practices to deliver the curriculum. This means that a few elements of curriculum implementation are inconsistent. The school should ensure that quality assurance procedures give an accurate view of how well staff are implementing the curriculum so that any inconsistencies can be addressed.

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