Spring Brook Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 June 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to Spring Brook Academy. This is because leaders and staff create a learning environment that is filled with kindness and warmth. Pupils feel safe in school. They arrive happy and keen to learn. Pupils show respect towards each other and towards their teachers. They receive an appropriate balance between pastoral and academic support. Before they start at this school, some pupils have had a tricky start to their education. However, leaders manage pupils' transition into Spring Brook Academy well. Therefore, most pupils begin to experience success in their learning. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils' achievement and for their behaviour. Staff understand pupils' individual learning and developmental needs. As a result of a well-designed curriculum, typically pupils achieve well. Staff ensure that pupils follow the school rules. This helps pupils to behave appropriately in lessons. There is a calm, purposeful atmosphere for pupils to engage in learning. Leaders successfully deal with any cases of bullying or unkindness. Pupils get opportunities throughout the year as part of leaders' 48-week offer. Pupils enjoy continuing their education and their wider enrichment activities during the school holidays. They value the residential trips which form part of their education. These include going abroad to theme parks, or outdoor adventure parks, to take part in activities such as kayaking.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, teachers do not deliver the curriculum as effectively as they should. This hinders how well some pupils learn new subject content. Leaders should train teachers to deliver these few remaining curriculums consistently well. This is so that pupils gain a deep and rich body of subject knowledge.

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