Seahaven Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 November 2025

Pupils enjoy coming to this harmonious school. Its inclusive ethos fosters a clear sense of belonging among pupils and staff. Consequently, pupils feel a real sense of community here. The pastoral support that staff give to pupils is a strength. As a result, pupils feel safe and well cared for. They learn to become responsible, respectful citizens. Pupils have a mature understanding of topics linked to equality and diversity. Should any bullying or discrimination occur, pupils trust that staff will listen and deal with it effectively. The school's values to 'be kind, be confident and be ambitious' underpin all aspects of daily life. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that staff have for their achievement. They are motivated to work hard and succeed. Disadvantaged pupils, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from strategies that address their individual barriers to achievement. Overall, pupils achieve well. However, at times, there are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is adapted to support pupils' learning. Effective partnerships with parents and carers are at the heart of ensuring that pupils thrive socially and academically. Pupils benefit from positive relationships with caring and committed staff. Typically, pupils work with focus and purpose. Classrooms are calm and orderly places, conducive to successful learning. During social times, pupils chat with their friends and play sports. While attendance is improving, some pupils still do not attend as often as they should. Pupils value the opportunities that the school provides to develop their confidence, skills and talents. They benefit from the wide range of interesting clubs available, including the pop-up library and the eco-club. Pupils relish taking on leadership roles, such as being a member of the school council or a librarian. They play an active role in their school and the wider community. A palpable ethos of care and teamwork pervades here.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to develop a culture where the importance of high attendance is promoted and celebrated to ensure high attendance is achieved for all.
• Leaders should ensure that teachers adapt the curriculum to meet the specific needs of pupils so that they overcome barriers to learning across subjects, leading to consistently high achievement.

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