King's Academy Easthampstead Park

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 February 2026

Pupils are happy at this welcoming school. Staff know pupils well and understand their individual needs. Pupils value the positive relationships they have with staff. They are confident that they will be readily supported with any concerns or worries. As a result, pupils feel safe in school. Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe in the wider community and online. In lessons and around the school, pupils behave well. They are respectful and considerate of others. Pupils know the importance of rules and values. They embrace one another's differences and understand why equality matters. Staff deal effectively with any occurrences of discrimination or bullying. As a result, these types of behaviour are uncommon. Leaders have high aspirations and expectations for pupils. Mostly, pupils are keen to meet these. They have positive attitudes to their education and attend regularly. Pupils welcome the consistent learning routines that help them to develop independence. Pupils' achievement in national examinations is broadly in line with average figures. Leaders understand the barriers that some pupils have to their learning and/or wellbeing. Staff provide effective support to remove these barriers. As a result, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged typically make progress from their starting points. Pupils are well supported in securing the knowledge and skills they need to progress to the next stage of their education or employment. Sixth-form students are particularly appreciative of how carefully learning opportunities are tailored to meet their needs and aspirations. There is a broad range of enrichment opportunities to widen pupils' experiences. International visits, such as a trip to Peru, help pupils to learn more about other countries and cultures. Pupils appreciate the many clubs available that encourage them to explore their talents and interests. Overall, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to embed their approach to teaching to improve consistency across the school, for example in teachers' use of checks on pupils' understanding to adapt learning to meet the range of needs, leading to even higher levels of achievement in all subjects.
• Leaders should ensure that teachers identify and address gaps in pupils' writing knowledge consistently well and that opportunities for developing pupils' writing across the curriculum are prioritised.

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