The Crompton House Church of England Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

Pupils uphold the school's core values of caring for each other and achieving excellence in all that they do. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, develop trusting relationships with staff and each other. Pupils benefit from strong pastoral support. They feel happy and safe in school. The school is ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to succeed. Pupils are attentive in lessons and work hard. They achieve well in a range of subjects. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps, including moving on to further study and apprenticeships. Pupils engage positively with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. These activities help many pupils to explore their interests and talents. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership opportunities such as becoming ambassadors, being part of the sixth-form management team and supporting younger pupils with their reading. This prepares pupils well to become active citizens in school and in their community. A large proportion of pupils complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sixth-form students are strong role models for younger pupils. Pupils behave well in lessons, in corridors and during break and lunchtimes.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, teachers do not identify or act on the gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly enough. This means that pupils' learning is not as secure as it should be. This hampers their progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that gaps in knowledge are spotted and remedied so that pupils learn all that they should.

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