Eaton Bray Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to school and describe it as 'an extension of their family'. The school wants every pupil to reach their full potential both personally and academically. Pupils gain a secure understanding in different subjects. The school takes the time to get to know its pupils well. This allows the school to adapt teaching successfully to meet each pupil's needs. In their time here, pupils develop a good understanding of what makes healthy relationships and friendships. They forge positive working relationships with staff. They know that staff are there to support and motivate them. In lessons and around the school, most pupils have positive attitudes towards each other and their learning. Where some pupils struggle with this, staff take appropriate action to support them in making the right choices. Pupils gain leadership experience from taking on roles and responsibilities in their classrooms and around the school. They support members of the local community, such as by volunteering at the local church. Pupils benefit from carefully chosen educational visits to strengthen their understanding of the curriculum. Many of these visits are local, including to a train museum and a mosque. Pupils in Years 5 and 6 particularly enjoy the two residential trips.

What the school should improve

• The school's work to develop the curriculum in some subjects is new. It is not fully implemented as the school intends because of its recent introduction. Consequently, pupils, particularly those in key stage 2, have not yet gained the depth of knowledge that they should. The school should fully implement the effective curriculum so that pupils know more and remember more across all subjects and catch up on curriculum content they have missed.

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