Freebrough Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 January 2023

Pupils at Freebrough Academy receive an exceptional education. This is a school where pupils' academic success and strength of character are of equal importance. Leaders set high expectations for everyone at the school. Staff and pupils share strong relationships. Common values of kindness, tolerance and respect are important to everyone within the school community. Bullying is very rare. Pupils have confidence that staff would deal with any of their concerns quickly. Inappropriate language, racism or homophobia have no place at the school. Pupils receive important messages about different faiths and cultures so that they are well prepared for life beyond school. Pupils exhibit very positive attitudes to their education. They engage enthusiastically in their lessons, responding well to searching questions posed by staff. Nevertheless, there are still some pupils who choose to make the wrong decision when it comes to managing their own behaviour. Leaders and staff have been successful in improving most pupils' attitudes towards their education. Pupils who require further support to improve their behaviour receive this quickly. Leaders' commitment and success in developing pupils' character and personal values are first class. Pupils appreciate the importance of good manners, respect and putting others first. They take part in food hamper collections, fundraising and volunteering. Pupils' opinions are valued by leaders. Everyone has a voice and an opportunity to do their very best at this school.

What the school should improve

• A small minority of pupils are not aspiring to meet the behaviour expectations set at the school. This sometimes disrupts pupils' learning. Leaders should continue their efforts to improve the attitudes to learning and behaviour of a small minority of pupils so that disruptions to learning are reduced even further.

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