Trinity Academy Grammar

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 February 2023

Leaders, including governors and trustees, have brought about significant and sustained change. They have comprehensively addressed the weaknesses of the predecessor school. All staff work together - their shared vision for excellence is increasingly a reality. Pupils enjoy a high-quality curriculum. They are well prepared for their next steps. Those who need additional support receive the help they need to achieve well. This is indeed a school where pupils are 'known, valued, and understood'. Pupils are happy and safe. Most pupils behave well and have good attendance. Most pupils are not worried about bullying. They know that staff will act quickly to sort out any concerns. Many parents, staff and older pupils celebrate the changes that leaders have brought about. Often, this is transformational. Leaders have an absolute commitment to pupils' personal development as healthy, responsible, confident and resilient individuals who are ready to take their next steps in modern Britain. Pupils have various opportunities both through the taught curriculum and from wider extra-curricular experiences. There are many examples of how pupils contribute to the community, support their peers and work with leaders to improve their school. The student leadership group is proud of the money they have raised to support the Happy Days homeless charity.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils struggle to maintain leaders' high expectations for behaviour in lessons. Despite leaders' efforts, the number of in-lesson removals remains too high. This means that some pupils miss out on what their peers are learning in the classroom. Leaders should continue to refine the systems, processes and support in place so that the reductions seen in the number of suspensions and detentions given is similarly reflected in a reduction in in-lesson removals.

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