Long Field Spencer Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Pupils cherish being part of this school family. They recognise the school's unique ethos. They delight in their many and varied accomplishments. Staff colourfully and vividly celebrate pupils' successes, achievements and learning, in classrooms and corridors and on social media. Pupils form lasting memories. The school's motto, 'together, enjoy, achieve' (TEA), is lived daily. TEA is celebrated through a myriad of teapots, valued by staff and pupils. The school's values underpin what the school is and what it aims for. Staff set high behavioural expectations. Pupils behave well. They are mature, polite and respectful. They recognise that the school's approach to improving behaviour works well for those who need a helping hand. Pupils feel safe at school. They appreciate the way that staff listen. Pupils are confident that staff help to sort out any worries. For example, staff deal with bullying appropriately, but it rarely occurs. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about their children's experiences. They believe that the dedication of staff, including that of the principal, is exceptional. They appreciate the school's strong pastoral care. Many parents, pupils, staff and governors recognise the school's positive and quirky nature. Pupils are rightly proud of their school. They are happy at school.

What the school should improve

• There is strength in the quality of education at this school. Leaders demonstrate strong capacity to make this provision even better. Leaders should further raise expectations across the school and ensure that all subject curriculums are of equal high calibre, enabling all pupils to know and remember even more of the ambitiously planned curriculum.

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