Sol Christian Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 March 2024

Pupils' well-being is at the heart of leaders' vision for the school. Pupils speak about their experience at Sol Christian Academy with a sense of pride. They know that staff are there to take care of them. Pupils have an in-depth understanding of how to look after their physical and mental health. They said that staff act quickly if there is a problem. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Pupils know that the school expects their best effort. They live up to these high expectations and show impressive attitudes to learning. Consequently, they achieve well. The school expects pupils to show high levels of independence. This starts in the early years where children get off to a strong start. Children in the early years build the foundations that they need to relate to others, develop in confidence and solve problems. Pupils take responsibility for ensuring that the school is calm and orderly. Older pupils act as role models for younger pupils. They encourage them to think about the impact of their actions on others. The school prioritises pupils' character development. Pupils reflect on their character traits throughout their learning in school, as well as in their day-to-day lives. For example, pupils learn what it means to show resilience when something is difficult.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils with SEND have learning targets that are too broad to be useful. When this happens, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should make sure that all pupils with SEND have targets that are realistic, specific and measurable.
• Some pupils' knowledge of different religions lacks depth. Where this is the case, pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should make sure that all pupils leave the school with the knowledge of world religions that they need to fully understand different people's beliefs and customs.

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