Hob Moor Oaks Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 October 2022

School leaders ensure that pupils at Hob Moor Oaks Academy achieve well. Staff are well trained and have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum that is adapted to meet their individual needs. Reading is highly prioritised and an important part of school life. Pupils enjoy books and reading. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' needs are well met by caring and supportive staff who ensure that pupils benefit from high-quality provision. Pupils access a range of dedicated specialist classrooms with specialist resources. These include a sensory room and therapy pool. The school building is shared with a mainstream primary academy. Pupils from both schools mix between lessons at breaktimes and at lunchtime. School leaders have created an environment where inclusion is promoted and SEND is celebrated. Pupils behave well. There is a high number of staff available to support pupils around school. Pupils who spoke to inspectors feel safe. They are happy to attend school regularly and often. Bullying is not an issue, but if it were, pupils say that staff would support them.

What the school should improve

• In some lessons, learning activities and resources distract pupils from their learning. This means that learning can be interrupted as pupils struggle to focus on developing knowledge. Leaders should further enhance curriculum plans with activities that support the development of subject knowledge and do not distract learning.
• On some occasions, staff miss opportunities to embed learning and revisit new knowledge. This means additional learning opportunities are missed in and out of lessons. Leaders should further develop curriculum plans to identify opportunities to embed learning throughout the school day.

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