The Elizabethan Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

The Elizabethan Academy is an inclusive school. The school has high expectations of how pupils should behave and what they can achieve. Pupils behave well. They think that staff are fair when dealing with any behaviour issues. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils know there are many staff they can speak to if they have any worries. At break and lunchtime, pupils conduct themselves well. Pupils said that bullying is rare. They are confident that staff would sort out any issues if they did occur. Pupils feel safe in school. They learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Pupils benefit from many opportunities for their personal development. They have an enrichment lesson once a week. Pupils participate in various activities. For example, some do rock climbing, mountain biking, art and baking. These enrichment activities help to develop pupils' character and social skills. There is also a range of extra-curricular activities that pupils can take part in. Pupils enjoy taking part in school productions. Many pupils participate in cadets and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Pupils have opportunities to contribute to the school. Some run enrichment activities and others participate in the student council.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always check that pupils have a secure understanding of prior learning. This means that teachers do not always address gaps in learning. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers systematically check pupils' learning and address gaps in learning.
• Some pupils make punctuation, spelling and grammar errors. Teachers do not always address these or insist that pupils present their work well. As a result, they do not always produce high-quality work. Teachers should ensure that pupils are clear about the expectations for presenting work and use correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.
• Not all pupils have a secure understanding of the importance of fundamental British values. As a result, some pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should ensure it prepares pupils for life in modern Britain effectively by developing their understanding of fundamental British values.

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