Cromer Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

The culture of Cromer Academy is rooted in the heritage of the town it serves. It is a focal point where the achievements of the community converge and are celebrated. This culture means that pupils who attend the school understand and take great pride in their community. Pupils want to make a positive contribution to their school and wider society. To achieve this, they know that they have to meet the high aspirations teachers set for them, and many do so. They learn well. Pupils have a deep understanding of the school's values and follow these without prompting. They are polite, engaging and respectful. They are confident in their dealings with each other and adults. There are positive relationships between teachers and pupils. Lessons are calm and focused and proceed without interruption. Bullying is rare, but if it happens, it is swiftly and effectively dealt with. Pupils enjoy learning, are proud of their school and are happy. Parents and carers echo these feelings. One parent summed up the views of many, stating, 'We feel exceptionally lucky that our child attends this school. Leaders care, staff care, and the results are very happy children who want to learn.'

What the school should improve

• The strategies that leaders have employed to engage with parents to increase attendance rates have not been successful. Levels of absence and rates of persistent absence remain too high. This means that too many pupils do not benefit fully from the intended curriculum and wider opportunities offered to all pupils. Leaders need to ensure that attendance levels improve so that all pupils have full access to the curriculum.

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