Monks Coppenhall Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2023

'All different but one family' sums up this warm and nurturing school perfectly. Differences are celebrated and pupils from many different countries are welcomed with open arms. Pupils are proud to attend Monks Coppenhall Academy. They are kind to one another. They benefit immensely from the caring relationships that they enjoy with staff. This makes pupils feel happy and safe. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are attentive in lessons. They have extremely positive attitudes to learning. Most pupils achieve well, especially in English and mathematics. The behaviour of the youngest children in the two-year-old provision through to pupils in Year 6 is exemplary. They are polite, courteous and show respect to all that they meet. They instinctively open doors and happily check on how well others are feeling. At breaktimes, pupils play happily together. The atmosphere in school is calm and purposeful. Lessons go ahead without any disruption. Pupils carry out important leadership roles conscientiously. They learn how to contribute to their local and wider community, for example through their work on the school council or by raising money for charities close to their heart. Pupils develop as very well-rounded citizens. They wear their special lanyards with pride to show that they are building one of the school's seven important qualities, for example that they are being resilient or showing empathy. Pupils enjoy a very wide range of clubs such as drama, art and football. They feel especially fortunate to be able to take part in different residential trips before they leave at the end of Year 6. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, some pupils have gaps in their learning. This is because of weaknesses in the previous curriculums. The school should ensure that gaps in learning are identified and pupils are helped to catch up with the expectations of the new curriculums.
• In some subjects, some pupils struggle to remember their previous learning. This is because activities are not chosen carefully enough to help pupils commit what they learn to their long-term memory. The school should ensure that teachers are well-equipped to deliver the curriculums and to help pupils to remember what they have learned.

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