The Queen Elizabeth Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 June 2022

Pupils enjoy school and know that leaders and staff have the highest expectations for them. 'We can and we will' is heard and seen frequently in the school. Pupils work hard to understand what they are learning. They value the support teachers give them. The school is inclusive and welcoming. Pupils feel safe and listened to. There are good relationships amongst pupils and between staff and pupils. Pupils are polite in lessons and around school. They listen well to each other and their teachers. They are respectful of each other's views and are exceptionally supportive. Pupils behave well. They are proud of their school and the improvements that have been made in recent years. Many pupils attend after-school clubs, enjoying a broad range of opportunities from sports to robotics. Pupils also experience planned activities in each year to support their understanding of careers. All pupils in Year 10 will visit a university this year. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried about bullying. There are good systems in place to deal with bullying. Pupils feel safe in school.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils are struggling to keep up with the challenging new vocabulary and significant amount of knowledge introduced in lessons. This means they are not making the progress expected of them. Leaders should provide further training to support teachers in adapting lessons to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Pupils do not have enough opportunities to develop their oracy skills. This means that they are not able to confidently use specialist subject vocabulary when they are talking about their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers provide pupils with regular opportunities for speaking.

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