The Farnley Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

Pupils proudly attend this aspirational and visionary school. They know that they are well supported to achieve the high expectations that the school has for them. Pupils model the school's core values of 'ambitious, resilient and kind' in everything they do. The school has a relentless focus for all pupils to achieve the very best outcomes they can. This is evident in the qualifications they achieve and the exciting next steps they move on to after leaving the school. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. They treat others with respect and are courteous to staff and to each other. Pupils have a very strong knowledge of equality. They speak articulately about individual differences. Pupils celebrate these. All of this contributes to the calm learning environment which is consistently in place. Pupils are happy and safe. They know they have a trusted adult who they can go to with any concerns. Pupils are confident that any adult would act swiftly to help them. The school does not tolerate bullying and discriminatory language. On the very rare occasion that there is a bullying incident, the school takes effective action. There are many wider opportunities for pupils to extend their experiences. Many pupils attend the broad variety of extra-curricular clubs every week, which include rowing, eco-club and Farnley Files. The 'Every Child Should' programme provides all pupils with a range of 'experience days' to further broaden their horizons. Pupils go on trips, learn skills such as baking or riding a bike and learn about first aid. At the time of the inspection, pupils were excitedly looking forward to a visit to the theatre.

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