Kassia Academy and Support Services

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

Pupils are happy and exceptionally well behaved at Kassia Academy. They embody the school's values. Pupils are empathetic and resilient. They take great pride in their work, and they pursue high standards in everything that they do. Pupils form strong and trusting relationships with each other and with staff. The school expects pupils to be conscientious learners who achieve highly. Pupils understand and respond positively to the school's high aspirations. This helps to make sure that pupils learn well in a broad range of subjects. Pupils' in-depth understanding of fundamental British values is commendable. They celebrate different religious and cultural events, such as Eid Mubarak and Hannukah. Pupils have a strong appreciation of cultural diversity. An extensive range of carefully designed educational visits is available to pupils. This includes visits to farms, museums, art galleries and castles. The school caters to pupils' interests admirably. For example, pupils develop their talents in various sports, such as boxing and golf. They enjoy gardening, animal care, visual arts and music. Much of pupils' outdoor learning programme contributes to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. For example, pupils participate in orienteering, canoeing and gardening. They are responsible citizens. Pupils enjoy engaging in community activities, which include volunteering in a local charity shop.

What the school should improve

• The school has not ensured that staff have been trained to implement the phonics programme consistently well. This means that some pupils who find reading difficult do not develop their reading fluency as quickly as they should. The school should make sure that staff receive appropriate support to deliver the phonics programme effectively.

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