St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

This warm, welcoming and inclusive school is a place where pupils rightly feel cared for, happy and safe. Everyone is welcomed with open arms. Leaders put pupils at the heart of everything they do. Individual support for all pupils means that leaders' high ambition for all is realised. Pupils behave very well. However, some pupils find managing their behaviour more difficult. Leaders put many things in place to support all pupils to behave well. These are successful. The specialist base 'The Hive' is a sanctuary for pupils who become overwhelmed or need extra support. This highly effective provision helps pupils to manage their emotions really well. Harriet, the school's therapy dog, complements the excellent provision on offer in the specialist base. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities to stay fit in body and mind when out in the wonderful school grounds. They engage with the many resources sensibly. There really is something for everyone. Well-being ambassadors are on hand for any pupils who need support. These elected pupils understand the role they have to play and are proud to have such an important responsibility. There is a highly caring culture. Pupils are extremely kind towards each other and respect differences. They understand that, 'We can disagree, but always respectfully.'

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not clearly identified the small steps of knowledge that help pupils build their knowledge in a well-sequenced and logical way in all curriculum subjects. As a result, pupils are not able to build on their prior learning as well as they might. Leaders should continue to refine a small number of foundation subjects, so that the small steps of learning are clearly identified to enable a logical and sequential building of knowledge.

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