The Fitzroy Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are safe and happy. They communicate this in a range of ways. This includes thumbs up, big smiles, making happy sounds, high fives and pointing to activities they enjoy. Pupils trust the adults. No matter where you turn, indoors and outdoors, pupils and staff enjoy strong attachments and positive relationships. Staff know every little piece that makes up the whole child. They use this knowledge well to get the best out of the pupils' learning, behaviour and social time. This is a school where every pupil matters. The school sets an ambitious vision of preparing pupils for a happy and meaningful life beyond school. Day by day, term by term, pupils make steps of development. Over time, pupils meet the high expectations and ambitions that leaders have set out for them. As leaders say, there are tricky days with ups and downs. Pupils need and receive more help on these days. However, the belief, care and support of all of the 'fabulous Fitzroy' team is continuously evident. Pupils learn to be themselves and be proud of who they are and all that they achieve. They learn to finish their work successfully, make independent choices and raise money to help others.

What the school should improve

• Some of the staff who support pupils in lessons have not received subject-specific training to ensure their subject knowledge is strong. Occasionally, this limits staff developing pupils' thinking within a subject, and pupils' learning flow is slowed or paused. The school should ensure that all staff have the appropriate teaching knowledge to support, question and extend learning so they can best support pupils' progress.

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