Callerton Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

Pupils at this school are polite, friendly and respectful. They form positive relationships with each other and with staff. Staff show a genuine care for pupils. They share a commitment to provide pupils with the best possible education. Pupils thrive at this inclusive school. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. It has developed an ambitious curriculum that reflects those expectations. Reading is central to the life of the school. In lessons, pupils respond well to teachers' questioning and focus on their work. Many are keen to engage in discussion and debate. The school adopts a trust-wide approach to behaviour. This focuses on praising pupils for doing the right thing. It also provides a clear set of sanctions for when pupils misbehave. Staff use the behaviour policy with consistency and fairness. As a result, this is a calm and orderly school. Pupils behave well. Pupils enjoy a rich and varied set of experiences. Every pupil takes part in the 7UP extra-curricular programme. Activities include Norwegian, origami, musical theatre, debating and sports. Pupils also make frequent visits to places of cultural interest. These experiences broaden pupils' horizons and prepare them to be active citizens.

What the school should improve

• Levels of absence and persistent absence are relatively high and increasing, particularly for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. This means that some pupils are missing a significant amount of their education and have gaps in their knowledge and understanding. The school should take further steps to improve pupils' attendance so that pupils have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

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