The Boxing Academy AP Free School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Care and support for every pupil run through all aspects of life in the school. Leaders and staff nurture a sense of belonging, mutual trust and respect that pupils describe as feeling like a family. Pupils thrive, knowing that staff help them to do as well as they can. Pupils learn well together in small groups, or pods. Interactions between pupils are positive and friendly in lessons and at social times. Accompanying the pod through the day, pod leaders soon spot if a pupil is having a difficult time, for example with their learning or in managing their behaviour. Strong communications between staff and with pupils ensure that pupils receive the support they need to resolve any concerns swiftly. Pupils are kept safe in school. All pupils learn to box. They recognise the distinctive qualities and skills they gain from working with professional coaches. As well as promoting pupils' physical fitness, the benefits to pupils' mental health and emotional well-being are substantial. Their growth in self-confidence and resilience boosts their focus on achieving their aspirations. Pupils are successful in fulfilling leaders' high expectations that they gain qualifications and take up places in their chosen next steps in education or employment.

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