Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

Pupils' achievement has been too low for too long. The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Pupils' experience of school is highly dependent on which class they are in. In some lessons, pupils get better support and consequently show enthusiasm for learning. In others, where teaching is weaker, many pupils are disengaged. Consequently, some do not value their education and do not attend school well. Low attendance, coupled with an unacceptable standard of education means that many pupils leave school without the qualifications they need for the next stage of their education or training. Pupils are typically respectful towards each other and value the diversity of the pupil population. Recent 'culture days' have helped to promote understanding of equalities and diversity. Student council members are positive about their leadership roles. Working with school leaders, they have helped to develop a culture that does not tolerate bullying. Pupils feel confident to report any concerns about bullying they have to adults. However, pupils' behaviour is not acceptable. The school has not ensured that staff consistently uphold high expectations for pupils' conduct. This has contributed to an environment where disrespect from pupils to staff is too common. Some pupils feel unsafe because of the boisterous behaviour of a minority of pupils, particularly during social times.

What the school should improve

• Too many planned activities in lessons do not ensure that pupils learn the full breadth and depth of the intended curriculum. This means that pupils do not always consistently develop their knowledge as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers plan activities that build pupils' knowledge and skills consistently well across the full curriculum.
• The intended curriculum is not taught consistently well. Some teachers have not had the required training and support needed to ensure they can effectively teach the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that the way new learning is introduced does not always build pupils' understanding over time. The school needs to ensure that teachers have the expertise to maximise all pupils' learning across every subject.
• Teachers do not always check that pupils have learned the intended curriculum as well as they should. This means that misconceptions are not always addressed and pupils do not achieve as well as they should. The school should ensure teachers check on pupils' learning and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Staff do not always notice or address poor behaviour in lessons or during social times. This limits other pupils' learning and means there is not a consistently respectful culture in the school. The school needs to make sure that the newly introduced 'behaviour and culture' policy is understood, and applied effectively, by all staff.
• Too many pupils do not attend school regularly. This includes a number who are persistently absent. The school should intensify their actions to secure better attendance for all pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged.

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