Tile Cross Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

Tile Cross is a much-improved, good school. Pupils speak positively about the changes they have seen and are clear that this is a school where expectations for pupils are high, where behaviour is good and where staff will go the extra mile to provide opportunities. Pupils are happy and know that all are respected from different backgrounds, as the school prides itself on the welcome it gives to pupils. Pupils have responded well to the school's raised expectations around behaviour. This means that they play happily with each other at social times, and the vast majority listen attentively in lessons. They trust adults to deal with any concerns they might raise with them. Pupils understand too the importance of regular attendance thanks to work the school has undertaken. Pupils speak highly of the many opportunities which the school provides for them. This includes a recent visit to parliament, trips abroad to USA and Hamburg and a sailing experience. There are also many opportunities in the school including celebrations of the school's diversity and work undertaken to raise money for charity. Pupils value these opportunities as they help them to see their place in the world and the wider community.

What the school should improve

• There remain a small number of pupils who find it hard to meet the school's expectations for consistently good behaviour. This means they can make poor choices, and some are more likely to experience sanctions or be suspended on repeated occasions. The school should sustain its work to ensure all pupils meet the school's expectations consistently.
• There remain some pupils who have higher levels of absence or poor punctuality than their peers. This means some pupils miss too much school and learning. The school needs to continue to work closely with parents and external agencies to instil the importance of regular and punctual attendance for these pupils.
• On occasions assessment is not used precisely enough. This means that gaps in pupils' learning can persist. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and ensure pupils are systemically supported to take the identified steps to improve.

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