Gravenhurst Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 March 2024

Gravenhurst is a small school with big ambitions. From the moment children join in Reception, they are encouraged to be curious. They develop an enthusiasm for learning that grows as they move through the school. Pupils love the exciting experiences adults plan for them. They know when to have fun and when to listen, thanks to clear routines and high behaviour expectations. Pupils work hard to meet the adults' high expectations in lessons. Many pupils achieve very well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils flourish in the school's friendly environment. They say the school is like a big family, where everyone cares for each other. At social times pupils play happily together across year groups. Relationships between pupils and adults are warm and nurturing. Older pupils look after younger pupils on trips, at playtimes and during whole school themed curriculum days. Pupils are safe here. The school's outdoor spaces offer pupils many opportunities to develop their skills and talents. Whole school shows take place in the outdoor theatre. Pupils plant seeds and bulbs or investigate wildlife in the allotment. In the forest area, pupils learn to take risks, build their confidence or toast marshmallows over a fire.

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