Oasis Academy Aspinal

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 July 2022

Pupils and children in the early years arrive at school keen to get their day started. They said that teachers make learning fun. Pupils explained that they are proud to be part of the Oasis Academy Aspinal community. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders provide appropriate support for any pupils who need to catch up with their learning, especially those who are at the early stages of learning to speak English. Most pupils, including children in the early years, learn a lot of new knowledge and skills. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They told inspectors that it is easy to make friends. Pupils know who they would speak to if they had any worries. They are confident that their concerns will be dealt with by staff. Pupils said that leaders deal with bullying effectively. Many pupils carry out a range of leadership roles across the school. They learn how to make a positive contribution to their school and the wider local community. Older pupils take up roles as well-being or physical health champions. Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer to them. Teachers expect all pupils to behave well. Most pupils engage well in lessons. Pupils are respectful and courteous to one another. They also play harmoniously together using the equipment on the playground at breaktimes and lunchtimes.

What the school should improve

• The books that some pupils read are not matched closely enough to their phonics knowledge. This means that, on occasions, some pupils have words in their books that they cannot read. As a result, some pupils lose fluency in reading and begin to guess words. Leaders must ensure that the books that pupils read closely match their phonics knowledge.
• Sometimes, teachers do not check effectively enough that all pupils have understood their learning. As a result, some pupils develop the occasional misconception. Leaders must ensure that all teachers check that pupils have understood the concepts and topics that they are learning so that pupils do not develop gaps in their knowledge.

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