Droylsden Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 September 2022

Pupils said that they are proud to attend Droylsden Academy. They described how they model the school's values of politeness and hard work. Pupils are happy and accepting of each other's differences. They explained that the school is a place where they can be themselves. Pupils said that they feel safe in school. They told inspectors that there is always someone that they can talk to if they have a problem. Pupils said that bullying is rare and that leaders deal with it quickly if it ever does happen. Teachers' expectations of pupils' behaviour and academic achievement are high. Most pupils rise to these high standards. Pupils behave well and work hard. Most achieve well. Pupils go on to appropriate further education, employment, or training when they leave school. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They enjoy becoming anti- bullying ambassadors or school prefects. Pupils are encouraged to engage with the local community through the school's leadership programme. Year 7 pupils choose additional classes, from sports, performing arts or outdoor education. All pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs, for example the Combined Cadet Force and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not fully developed the range of support that is required to help a minority of pupils to catch up with their reading knowledge. This hinders how well some of these pupils learn. Leaders should continue to widen and develop the range of support that they offer to pupils who are struggling to read. This is so that they can catch up quickly with their peers.

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