King's Academy Prospect

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

Pupils are aspirational and rightly optimistic about their futures. Leaders set high expectations for pupils' learning, behaviour and wider development, which are routinely put into practice. Staff make sure that pupils' best interests are at the heart of all that they do. Staff look after pupils well and make sure they are safe. Pupils' achievement is good overall across all year groups, including in the sixth form. They receive very effective support and guidance which helps them make informed, positive choices about what they do when they leave school. Pupils are, therefore, prepared well for the next stages in their lives. Pupils learn to be respectful and responsible. Most pupils enjoy school and are kind to each other. Bullying is not a major issue. Pupils recognise the diversity of their community, valuing the differences between people's backgrounds. Many pupils take on leadership roles, such as house captains or 'anti-bullying' ambassadors, which make a substantial contribution to the life of the school. Older pupils coach younger pupils' learning effectively. Sixth-form 'student leaders' contribute to key aspects of the school, for example through further developing support for pupils' mental health. The majority of pupils are committed to the school's very positive culture.

What the school should improve

• Adaptations to teaching to support pupils with SEND are not consistently effective. Although pupils with SEND learn well overall, some could achieve more. Leaders and teachers should make sure that provision is matched precisely to pupils' needs.
• Key assessment tasks do not help pupils consolidate their knowledge as well in some subjects as they do in others. This means pupils' learning is not as deep and secure as it could be. Leaders should ensure that assessment tasks make an effective contribution to pupils' learning in all subjects.
• Some pupils occasionally use unkind language to others and a very small minority of pupils sometimes cause trouble at breaktimes. While other pupils do not accept this kind of behaviour, it causes them to be offended or upset. Leaders should continue their work to eliminate any use of derogatory or discriminatory language and all antisocial behaviour.

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