Scalby Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Pupils display a thirst for learning at this highly ambitious and aspirational school. The school has extremely high expectations for all pupils. Pupils make incredible progress through the curriculum and achieve outcomes that are significantly above national averages. Disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve extremely well. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They recognise that the behaviour system is fair and helps to create a calm atmosphere in the classroom. Pupils who require further support with their behaviour attend the 'access to learning centre'. This provision provides high-quality support to a small number of pupils. The attendance of some pupils is lower than leaders would like and significantly below the national average. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage in education. There is a comprehensively planned careers offer. Each week a different employer from the local community attends the school 'careers corner'. The Year 8 'achieve' group works closely with a local multi- national mining company to raise their aspirations around future careers. A high proportion of pupils continue into education and training when they leave Scalby.

What the school should improve

• Despite a clear overall attendance strategy, some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This has a particular impact on pupils who are disadvantaged, including those with SEND, who are absent from school more often than others. The school should continue its work on attendance with a particular focus on the most vulnerable pupils.

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