Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

Pupils at Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue are happy and safe. School leaders have made many changes to improve the school. This is improving pupils' achievement. A new ambitious curriculum is having a clear impact on what pupils learn, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, this is not yet fully reflected in how well pupils achieve in published outcomes. Educational visits support what pupils learn in the classroom. Trips are also used to develop pupils' broader development. Pupils speak highly about these, especially trekking in the dark in the Lake District, which developed their teamwork and leadership skills. Pupils get frequent opportunity to share their ideas. They take on leadership roles, for example as members of school parliament. These demonstrate to pupils how to take responsibility and positively contribute to school life. How the school manages behaviour has undergone several changes. This now reflects the school's high expectations of pupils. Adults are trained to deliver the new approach. This is having the most impact in lessons. Adults act quickly to address any issues. As a result, pupils are highly engaged in all classrooms. The school's investment in pupils continues beyond the academic. Pupils access a rich range of wider opportunities. This includes sports clubs and the opportunity to learn different musical instruments, including the ukelele and drums.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, such as geography, some pupils do not remember enough of what they are taught. As a result, they do not build the depth of knowledge they could. The school should ensure that it considers how it supports pupils to retain more of the knowledge that they are taught.
• Behaviour at lunchtime is not addressed as effectively as it could be. As a result, some incidents continue and at times escalate. The school should ensure that it takes steps to ensure that behaviour at lunchtime is addressed consistently so that it mirrors the high standards of behaviour seen throughout the rest of the school day.
• Some pupils do not have a strong enough understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. As a result, they are not able to protect themselves from potentially unhealthy relationships. The school should ensure that it supports pupils in remembering what they learn so they are informed and empowered in future relationships.

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