Tuckswood Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils enjoy learning and most achieve well at school. Standards are improving because the school has improved the curriculum. Lessons are interesting and pupils listen attentively to their teachers. When pupils are learning new information, teachers explain things well. Teachers give help when needed so pupils can improve their work. Occasionally, a small number of pupils do not have tasks that help move their learning forward. Pupils do not always take enough care with their handwriting in some lessons. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is mainly calm and orderly. The school has strong and effective systems in place to support and manage the very small minority of pupils who find it hard to regulate their behaviour. Consequently, learning is not disrupted. Pupils know and understand the school values. They like the new behaviour system because it helps them concentrate on their work and be kind to each other. Pupils have lots of friends at school. The well-trained 'peer mediators' skilfully help when pupils have occasional disagreements at breaktime or lunchtime. Pupils are confident to talk to an adult if they are worried about anything. Pupils enjoy the many clubs, visits and visitors the school organises for them.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, teachers do not adapt learning tasks sufficiently for pupils who find learning difficult and for a few pupils with SEND. As a result, these pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school must ensure that tasks are designed to support all pupils to achieve their best.
• Some pupils find it difficult to present work well with accurate handwriting. This can reduce the quality of the work they produce. The school must support pupils with their handwriting and presentation skills to improve their work to a higher standard.

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