Ormiston Latimer Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 November 2025

Pupils are fortunate to attend this school. Here, they mend their relationship with learning, forge trusting relationships with adults and feel valued. Pupils typically achieve well and successfully transition to their next steps in learning. This is because teachers design lessons carefully to meet individual pupils' needs. When pupils arrive at the school, their needs and starting points are quickly assessed so staff know how best to help them. As a result, pupils typically settle in quickly, enabling them to develop secure knowledge and positive attitudes to learning. Most pupils arrive at this school having previously experienced disrupted education for a range of reasons. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities who struggle with their anxiety and how to manage their emotions. Expert staff ensure that pupils are well supported to become more resilient and to catch up with their learning. For some, this may include the use of online or part-time provision before reintegrating fully into full- time attendance. Pupils receive timely careers advice and are well prepared for their next steps through tailored mentoring and enrichment activities. Pupils build confidence and readiness for employment or further study. Pupils feel welcomed and included in all aspects of school life. They contribute to shaping their environment, for example, by designing the new library and outside spaces. Friday enrichment activities, such as visits to the zoo, theatre, karting, football, breakfast clubs, and mentoring help pupils to understand the wider world and develop a sense of belonging. Behaviour is calm and respectful. Pupils respond positively to consistent routines and staff address any conflicts swiftly and constructively. Pupils feel safe and report that bullying is rare. They are taught about keeping safe online and in the community. Pupils who struggle to attend are supported through home visits, checks that pupils are safe and well and strong family partnerships.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should maintain and build on their well-focused work to ensure that all pupils achieve consistently well. This includes further strengthening approaches to addressing gaps in knowledge as well as ensuring that all pupils benefit fully from the school's high- quality provision by being punctual and attending regularly.

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