Lostock Hall Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They said that they are happy and that they feel safe. Pupils explained that they are kind to each other and respectful of each other regardless of their differences. Sometimes, pupils do fall out with each other. However, bullying is rare. Pupils told inspectors that when bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils know that staff will listen to them if they have any worries or concerns. Teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Classrooms and corridors are calm. Pupils enjoy their learning. Leaders are equally ambitious for all pupils' achievement, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, progress well through the curriculum. They said that their teachers will help them if they find things difficult. Pupils have access to a wide range of enrichment activities after school. Leaders ensure that these activities foster pupils' interests and talents. Pupils explained that they particularly enjoy sporting and performing arts clubs and activities. There are also opportunities for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities. For example, pupils become school ambassadors to help other pupils in the school.

What the school should improve

• In a very small number of subjects, leaders have not identified the essential knowledge that pupils must know and remember. On occasions, this hinders how well pupils progress through the curriculum. Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking, so that teachers know exactly what to teach and when.

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