Fishtoft Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 March 2024

Fishtoft is a happy and harmonious environment. Pupils say they enjoy school and have positive, nurturing relationships with staff. Pupils can talk to adults about any worries they may have. These strong relationships have built a positive and inclusive school. The 'heart' of Fishtoft beats throughout the school, with core values of honesty, equality, ambition, resilience and thoughtfulness. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy the broad range of learning the school provides. They say, 'It is an amazing and fun place to be.' The school ensures that staff apply the behaviour policy consistently. As a result, pupils behave well in class and at social times. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and work well with their classmates. Pupils say that staff deal with any issues quickly. Older pupils take on the role of playground leaders. They enjoy supporting younger pupils. Wider opportunities are well considered. Pupils talk with pride about being elected as house captains and raising money for charities. They learn how to reduce their carbon footprint as part of the 'Voyage Partnership Green Pledge'.

What the school should improve

• The school does not evaluate the implementation and impact of some subjects sufficiently. It does not fully understand how well pupils learn the intended curriculum in all subjects. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that all subject leaders accurately gauge what pupils know and can do, ensuring that any gaps in pupils' learning are identified and addressed swiftly.

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