Chelsea Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 September 2023

The school's vision of 'learning to flourish together' is at the heart of everything that happens. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations. They work hard and behave well. The school ensures high ambition in its work. Leaders make sure that pupils are central to all decision-making. Throughout the school, including the sixth form, pupils enjoy their learning and attend school regularly. Pupils who are new to the school are made to feel very welcome. Pupils are proud to be part of Chelsea Academy. Pupils feel safe in school and behave well. Bullying is rare and, where this exists, the school is proactive in dealing with it properly. Pupils are taught, in an age- appropriate way, about keeping themselves safe. Pupils enjoy a variety of enrichment opportunities. For example, pupils get to take on leadership roles through the school. Pupils in Year 8 particularly like the residential visit to Bournemouth.

What the school should improve

• The school has introduced some new approaches for supporting pupils in lessons, particularly for pupils with SEND. Some of these approaches are not fully embedded. This sometimes leads to inconsistencies in how well these pupils are supported in lessons. The school should ensure that the new approaches are embedded. It should ensure that, in all subjects, lessons are adapted effectively to meet pupils' different needs.

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