St Newlyn East Learning Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils at St Newlyn East enjoy school. They get on well with each other and with the adults who support them. They are friendly and polite. Pupils and most parents recognise the caring environment and the commitment of staff to ensure that pupils thrive. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe. Typically, pupils are kind to each other and play well together. When this is not the case, adults are usually good at resolving differences. Pupils are sensitive to one another's needs and look out for each other. Pupils show positive attitudes to learning. They behave well and listen to each other and adults attentively. The school has high expectations for pupils and in many areas, including mathematics and reading, these expectations are being reached. In a few subjects, some pupils are not gaining the depth of knowledge they need to reach the highest standards. Pupils experience a broad education. This is enhanced by clubs such as gardening, and the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument. They participate in 'Fun Fit' sessions to get ready for the school day and enjoy trips to the zoo and theatre. They attend many residential camps.

What the school should improve

• The school's clear expectations of the quality of pupils' writing, including the accurate use of grammar and spelling, is not consistently implemented across the school. Consequently, some pupils are not reaching the standards they are capable of. The trust should ensure that teaching enables pupils to write well, with accuracy and precision, across the curriculum.

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