Gothic Mede Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils are proud of their school. They speak confidently about their work and they are motivated to learn. School is a friendly place where everyone helps each other to be the best they can be. Pupils enjoy opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. They value the roles and responsibilities available to them, such as being 'values ambassadors' or completing challenges designed to teach them life skills. Pupils live up to the school's motto of 'Pride in ourselves, pride in our school, pride in our community'. They work hard and want to achieve the best they can. Almost all pupils behave well. They walk around school calmly and show respect for adults and each other throughout the day. Pupils are eager to take part in class discussions and to show their learning efforts to teachers and friends. A few pupils need help to make the right choices about their behaviour. Sometimes, pupils are confused by inconsistencies in the approach to behaviour used by staff. However, overall behaviour is good, and managed well. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils know there are trusted adults they can talk to if they are worried about something.

What the school should improve

• There are some pupils who need help to make the right choices about their behaviour. The current behaviour policy does not include strategies that leaders use to manage and improve the behaviour of a few pupils. Some staff do not use strategies consistently. This can cause some staff to feel unsupported when managing behaviour. It also causes confusion for some pupils. Leaders should ensure that all staff understand leaders' approach to promoting good behaviour. They should ensure that the behaviour policy is used consistently by all staff and matches the approach and strategies being utilised.

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