Coritani Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 November 2023

Coritani Academy supports pupils to be 'ready, respectful, safe and inspire excellence'. Pupils attend the school for a variety of reasons. Most pupils attend the school because of their special educational needs and/or disabilities. All pupils join the school because they struggle to engage with mainstream education. They receive the support they need to get them back on track with their education. Staff know pupils well. They take the time to fully understand pupils' needs. Staff are well trained to use supportive approaches that ensure pupils can catch up and keep up, academically. Typically, pupils achieve well at this school. Many pupils show improvements in their attendance. The school has ambition for pupils to return to mainstream education. Leaders ensure that pupils who stay for longer periods access a broad and balanced curriculum to meet their individual needs. Pupils feel safe at the school. Bullying does not happen. If it were to occur, pupils know adults would intervene and support them well. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe in the community and while online. They know the risks to look out for and what to do if they need help.

What the school should improve

• The school's strategy to develop pupils' vocabulary is not realised consistently. There are missed opportunities to develop pupils' vocabulary during lessons. The school should ensure that the intended curriculum is consistently enacted to allow regular opportunities for pupils to develop their subject-specific vocabulary.
• Not all pupils have a sufficient understanding of the protected characteristics and knowledge of different faiths. Pupils cannot confidently describe these areas of learning. The school should ensure that pupils have more opportunities to further develop their understanding of the protected characteristics and different faiths.

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