Roxton Church of England Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Roxton is a caring and nurturing school. Pupils are confident, happy and proud to be themselves. They feel safe. Pupils describe their school as 'a neighbourhood where everyone can learn and grow together'. Pupils are taught to be compassionate and kind through the school's values. These are at the heart of the school's curriculum. Leaders have created an inclusive environment. All pupils embrace their differences and celebrate what they do well, through targeted support and extra-curricular clubs. Pupils enjoy learning and look forward to coming to school. They appreciate the interesting learning activities that their teachers plan for them, such as clay modelling and creating their own art gallery. Pupils study a well-balanced curriculum. Generally, pupils are supported well. They receive the help and teaching they need to succeed in their learning. Pupils learn how to behave in lessons. This begins from the early years. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations of behaviour. Bullying is rare, as pupils know what it means to have healthy and positive friendships. They help each other to sort out any disagreements. When needed, pupils tell adults about their worries. They trust adults to help and care for them.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders' curriculum plans do not precisely identify, and break down into smaller steps, the important content and knowledge they want pupils to remember. Teachers sometimes plan lessons that contain too much content and knowledge, so pupils do not learn as well as they should at times. Leaders should ensure that curriculum plans in all subjects provide sufficient detail and precision about the knowledge that pupils will learn to enable teachers to plan sequences of lessons that are highly effective in supporting pupils' learning.

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