George Grenville Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Pupils are happy and feel safe. This is seen around the school, in lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils care for and look after each other. Leaders are determined that pupils show kindness around the school, working together to fill 'kindness buckets'. Pupils know the school's values and understand the meaning of respect, saying everyone is welcome at their school. Leaders have high expectations of how pupils should conduct themselves in school. Pupils are engaged in their learning and say that lessons are fun. This starts in the early years, where pupils have access to a wide range of learning activities, both inside and outside of the classroom. Playtimes are well structured, and pupils across the school play well together. Bullying is rare. Pupils say it is not accepted and that if it did happen, staff would deal with it quickly. Leaders give pupils the tools to manage conflict and any friendship fallouts, making playtimes a positive experience. Leaders value the personal development of pupils and offer a wide range of clubs and activities to take part in. Pupils love the school trips and speak fondly of the key stage 2 production that takes place at a local theatre.

What the school should improve

• Recent changes to the curriculum development for some subjects are still new, and therefore the full impact on what pupils are learning and remembering is not yet evident. Leaders should continue to implement their ambitious curriculum plans in their entirety and monitor their impact over time.
• Persistent absence remains too high. The pupils who are persistently absent are not fully benefiting from all the school has to offer. Leaders should continue to explore what additional strategies and support, both within and external to the school, these families need to further improve attendance.

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