Stanground Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 June 2023

Pupils are proud to attend their school. They understand and live up to the high expectations that leaders set for them. This is evident in the determination with which most pupils work to achieve the highest levels of success possible. Pupils readily demonstrate the school's value of ambition. They speak confidently about achieving their high aspirations in school and their adult lives. Working in partnership with staff, pupils take positive next steps in education, employment or training. Pupils behave well at school. They understand leaders' behaviour policy, which focuses on staff recognising and rewarding positive behaviour. Pupils value the rewards they receive and proudly accept them as badges of honour. They work well together in lessons and enjoy each other's company. However, occasionally, some pupils use inappropriate language during social times. Pupils feel safe and are safe. They appreciate and have started using leaders' new online service for pupils and parents to raise safeguarding concerns. Bullying is uncommon. When pupils experience bullying, staff deal with it effectively and it does not continue. On the occasions when pupils fall out with their friends, staff capably coach them so that pupils find positive solutions.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not clarified for staff the precise guidance about what some pupils with SEND need. As a result, teachers sometimes do not provide exactly what these pupils need. Therefore, some pupils with SEND, including those with SEMH needs, do not overcome the challenges they face and learn as well as they could. Leaders need to provide more precise guidance about what teachers must put in place to support pupils with SEND, including those with SEMH challenges. This will ensure that they access the curriculum effectively, and consequently, achieve well.

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