Roman Fields Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2024

This school leaves no stone unturned to significantly improve the life chances of its pupils. Pupils who attend here all have an education, health and care plan (EHC plan), primarily for autism. Pupils quickly settle, having had a very disrupted education prior to joining this school. They have often missed out on learning for long periods of time. In their short time here, pupils excel and reignite their academic potential. They secure the qualifications needed for the next stage in their education, training or employment. Pupils are proud of their significant success that did not seem possible to them on arrival. The school restores pupils' trust in education and their self-belief. Pupils enjoy coming to this school. Transition into school is carefully managed so that strong relationships develop between pupils and staff. Pupils' needs are analysed meticulously to provide a bespoke curriculum. Every pupil has a mentor. All staff know pupils' needs very well. Pupils appreciate and respect their caring approach. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils' interests are celebrated and developed, for example in music, cooking and art. Pupils have personal training at the school gym and access horse riding. Pupils participate in a range of sports, including table tennis in the games room. The school help pupils explore career aspirations.

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