Hans Price Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 November 2023

A sense of 'belonging' is at the heart of Hans Price Academy's ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils. These go hand in hand with warm relationships. Staff treat every pupil as an individual. Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility and develop resilience. Pupils feel safe and well cared for in the 'learning families' within the school's four 'colleges'. The school offers an ambitious curriculum. In the majority of areas, pupils learn effectively and achieve well, including in key stage 4 qualifications. Pupils have many opportunities to read. Reading is celebrated alongside sports, charity and contributions to the school community. The school's 'ready to learn' policy underpins its unique culture. It supports pupils to make the right choices. Pupils are regularly rewarded for demonstrating the school's values. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, traditional and modern sports, and activities related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school ensures that these opportunities are available to all pupils.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is not used effectively in some areas of the curriculum. Teachers do not always check that pupils have understood before they introduce new content. This means that some pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged, are not ready for subsequent learning and therefore fall behind. They do not achieve well in these subjects. The trust should ensure that assessment is effective so that all pupils build their knowledge successfully and achieve well.

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