The Brittons Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 October 2022

Pupils are proud to attend a school that has improved so much. One pupil summed up the views of many when she said that they are, 'well looked after' at the academy. Pupils are unanimous in their praise of all staff. Staff care about pupils' well-being. They are always there if pupils need extra support, including with their work. Pupils enjoy respectful relationships with each other as well as with staff. Typically, pupils model the academy's 'PRIDE' values of being positive, respectful, independent, determined and excellent through positive behaviour in lessons and around the school. Pupils are safe. They know they can speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. This extends to bullying. On the rare occasion that an incident of bullying happens, staff deal with it immediately. Pupils understand that discriminatory language is not acceptable here. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' academic achievements. They make strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well prepared for the next stages of their education.

What the school should improve

• Leaders do not ensure that all teachers have the expertise to check pupils' knowledge with precision. On occasions, teachers move on too quickly before pupils have secured any essential knowledge. This allows gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding to persist. Leaders should ensure that all teachers routinely check pupils' understanding before introducing new content.
• Leaders have started to get the school's co-curricular offer back up and running. While pupils can list the clubs and opportunities available to them, many do not participate. Leaders should do more to encourage pupils' take-up of these opportunities to enhance their wider development above and beyond their learning in lessons.

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