Goffs Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2023

Pupils typically enjoy their time at Goffs Academy. They are polite and respectful. Pupils value the good relationships they have with staff. They feel safe and cared for. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect for each other. Bullying is rare. Pupils act with kindness towards their peers and embrace differences. For example, they recently organised a 'Culture Day', where they enjoyed celebrating the customs of other countries. Pupils show pride for their school. This is evident in their high standards of behaviour and smart and tidy uniforms. They move around the school site calmly and are respectful and attentive in lessons. Pupils, including sixth-form students, live up to the high expectations that staff have for them. They are well prepared for life beyond school and are provided with a wide range of suitable careers information. They participate well in lessons and benefit from work that is generally well suited to their needs. The opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular sports clubs, such as football and netball, are valued. Pupils appreciate the high-quality sports and dance facilities that are available. Many pupils also enjoyed being involved in the recent production of 'Matilda'.

What the school should improve

• There is variability in how effectively leaders' curriculum intentions are implemented in some subjects. Sometimes, learning is not planned or adapted sufficiently well to support all pupils to achieve highly. Some teachers do not routinely check pupils' understanding or address misconceptions before moving on to new learning. This means that some pupils do not have a secure understanding of what has been taught. Leaders need to ensure that there are regular checks on pupils' understanding and that any gaps in learning that are identified are addressed swiftly.

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