The Ferrars Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 December 2022

Pupils are proud to say they believe in themselves. They relish the opportunities available to take responsibility around the school. They are enthusiastic eco warriors and play leaders. Older pupils help younger children learning to read. School council members meet regularly and have improved the play equipment available. In lessons, pupils are eager to respond to the high expectations of their teachers. They listen carefully to their teachers and other adults. From Nursery, children learn ambitious new vocabulary. As they move through the school, pupils use these words with increasing independence. Pupils know it is 'important to be nice to everyone'. They spontaneously applaud and encourage each other in lessons. Pupils feel safe in the care of their teachers and peers. Bullying happens rarely, and pupils are confident that teachers stop it quickly. Pupils learn to be caring citizens. For example, they perform for local residents at 'Time For Tea' and share books over the phone in 'Silver Stories'. Pupils learn about the local area. They visit special places locally, such as places of worship, and learn about Luton Carnival. Pupils also explore the world beyond Luton, such as on a recent visit to the Royal Opera House.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have clear curriculum plans in place. A few staff are still developing the necessary expertise to teach these plans well. As a result, in some classes, pupils do not consistently acquire the knowledge that leaders intend. Leaders need to ensure that all staff have the subject expertise they need to teach the planned curriculum effectively so that all pupils achieve well.

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