Co-op Academy Friarswood

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2023

At Co-op Academy Friarswood the school's values are at the heart of leaders' work. Pupils believe that the values of safe, trust, achieve and resilience are important. They talk about these things regularly, with one pupil commenting, 'they are as important outside of school as inside.' Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy coming to school and say that bullying is not accepted at this school. Pupils say that teachers act quickly to resolve any concerns. Pupils and parents were involved in writing the school's behaviour policy, so that it is clearly understood by all. As a result, pupils behave very well in and around school and there are few incidents of poor behaviour. When this does occur, staff talk to pupils, so they understand the impact of their actions and discuss how they can improve their behaviour. Leaders have high aspirations for pupils. They ensure that pupils understand the career opportunities which are available to them in later life. There are many planned visits to school, including a range of adults from occupations, such as artists, barristers, paramedics, marine biologists and florists. These visits are planned for each year group, starting from the early years.

What the school should improve

• Some staff do not follow the agreed approach to the teaching of early reading. This slows some pupils' learning in how to read. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the subject knowledge and training needed to follow the agreed approach to the teaching of early reading.
• Some subject curriculums are at an early stage of implementation. In these subjects, pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it is in other subjects. Leaders should ensure that these subjects are planned and delivered well, so that pupils can learn and remember more.

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