Stimpson Avenue Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 July 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel safe and say the best thing about school is the kind staff. The school expects all pupils to 'dream, believe, and achieve'. Pupils understand this. There are high expectations for all pupils to achieve their best, no matter what. Over three quarters of all pupils have English as an additional language (EAL). Staff ensure that there are no limits to their experiences or learning. Most pupils show respect for one another. The members of the junior leadership team are immensely proud of their roles. They value being able to have an impact on school life. They organised the new garden and created the 'buddy bench' to encourage friendships. The positive relationships between staff and pupils are clear to see. Staff have high expectations for all pupils to behave well. Most pupils do behave well. Pupils benefit from an exemplary personal development offer. They are aware of the importance that everyone should be treated equally and fairly. Pupils are very well prepared for their next steps. Parents and carers are positive about the school. A comment which was typical of many was 'the staff at this school go beyond to make sure every child is happy and feels safe'.

What the school should improve

• Pupils with SEND get the help that they need to access the curriculum. However, some of the targets that are set for these pupils are not yet precise or ambitious enough. This means that staff are not clear about how improvements will be measured over time. Leaders should ensure that targets for pupils with SEND are ambitious, clear and measurable.

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