The Stockwood Park Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils are proud of their school. The school works closely with pupils and their families to build a positive culture of belonging and mutual respect. This culture is enhanced by the various multicultural events celebrating difference and diversity. The school is a warm, welcoming community. Pupils treat each other, and adults, with respect. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Staff support and motivate pupils to want to do their best. Pupils see the value in working hard. Consequently, they concentrate on their work, and in class, learning is rarely disrupted. High-quality pastoral support helps pupils with their behaviour. Staff support pupils well to learn from their mistakes and get back on track. Students in the sixth form are positive role models and mentors for younger pupils. Pupils and students access a wide range of clubs and other experiences, like sports, debating or crochet. This supports pupils to relax, make friends or do something different. Assemblies and tutor time support pupils well to learn about important topics such as how to keep safe or how to build successful friendships. High-quality careers advice complements the curriculum. It gives pupils the necessary advice and knowledge for their next steps.

What the school should improve

• At times, teachers' checks on pupils' understanding are not as effective as they could be. Some teaching, for instance, does not spot if a pupil needs extra help or has finished their work early. This means some pupils can have gaps in their understanding or miss out on work to improve their fluency and deepen their understanding. The school should ensure that checks on understanding are purposeful and help all pupils to progress well with their learning.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)