Chapeltown Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 October 2024

Students enjoy learning in a supportive and inclusive environment, where they immerse themselves in their chosen subjects and work towards their future career goals. Staff balance successfully their high expectations for students' achievement with care for their personal growth. Students value the high expectations placed on them by staff. They meet these by attending well and demonstrating very positive attitudes to their learning. Students receive good-quality careers information, advice and guidance to make informed choices about their next steps. They meet with qualified on-site careers advisers to understand the routes into their chosen careers. They use the insights of visiting speakers from universities and employers, and complete additional courses which enhance their university and job applications. All students take part in purposeful work experience placements through which they gain a thorough insight into the careers to which they aspire. Students feel safe at the academy. They receive helpful information through the tutorial programme, which enables them to gain a deeper understanding of topics, such as healthy relationships, coercive control and the risks of harm when working online. They discuss these matters maturely and appreciate the forums that teachers create to explore topics sensibly and safely. However, too many students are not aware of the risks they may face in their local communities.

What the school should improve

• Ensure that newly developed quality processes are fully embedded and their impact monitored.
• Develop students' confidence to articulate, present and debate their knowledge and understanding well.
• Ensure all students are aware of local risks.

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