A Great Ofsted for Greig City Academy

January 11, 2016

Congratulations

 

Many congratulations to Mr Sutton and all the staff and students of Greig City Academy for a wonderful Ofsted inspection. The inspectors visited Greig City Academy just before Christmas and they have now published their report, which states that the school is ‘good’ across the board. Here are some quotes from the inspector’s summary of their findings.

 

This is a good school

 

  • The Principal and the governing body have high aspirations for all pupils. They have an accurate understanding of the academy’s strengths and areas for further development.
  • ?  Governors were quick to challenge academy leaders about the 2015 GCSE results which, in some subject areas, were disappointing. Leaders have taken decisive action.
  • ?  New staff in key roles have swiftly secured improvements in teaching. Teaching in most subjects is now ensuring pupils make good progress from often very low starting points.
  •   Staff at the academy understand the academic and emotional needs of individual pupils. They offer high-quality support and guidance which pupils value highly. As one pupil said, ‘we are like a family’. This ensures that pupils make good progress in their studies.
  • ?  The academy is a harmonious, diverse and caring community where pupils are known well and feel very safe. Staff receive relevant child protection training and appropriate procedures are consistently followed. Safeguarding is therefore, effective.
  • ?  Pupils’ behaviour at the academy is good. They support each other’s learning in class, work hard and respect each other. Pupils mix well together at break and lunchtimes.
  • ?  The large and inclusive sixth form is good. It offers a range of appropriate courses, taught within a supportive and well-equipped environment. Pupils have high aspirations for future employment and studies, and they receive good advice about their options.
  • ?  The academy has an extensive extra-curricular programme of sport, outdoor pursuits, art, music and drama that inspires pupils to strive for personal excellence outside of the classroom.

 

A Wonderful Result

 

Fr Patrick, as School Chaplain, and Fr Tim, as a governor of the school, are both really delighted for Mr Sutton and his excellent staff team that all their hard work and dedication has been recognised by Ofsted. Most of all, they are delighted for all the pupils of Greig City Academy for the excellent education they receive and the wonderful contribution that everyone together makes to the life of the school.

 

 

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