Ofsted praise for ‘rapidly improving’ school
Outwood Academy Ormesby has welcomed its most recent Ofsted report, which highlights significant improvements made at the school. The report, which follows an inspection of the school in December, praises the school for its rapid improvement and for successfully creating an inclusive environment where students feel safe and supported.
Inspectors recognised the commitment of school staff to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged students, noting that the school “works proactively with a range of professionals to ensure pupils' needs are met”.
The school, located on Tothill Avenue, was rated as meeting the 'Expected standard' in three crucial areas: Leadership and governance, Inclusion, and Personal development and well-being. Inspectors also confirmed that safeguarding standards are met.
The report acknowledges the hard work put in by staff to implement strategies that support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, which have successfully reduced the number of suspensions and observed that improving attendance was a priority for school leaders.
Highlights of the report include:
Leaders, including those with responsibility for governance, know the school and wider community very well.
Targeted support in provision helps pupils to re-engage with their learning.
School leaders make decisions that are in pupils’ best interests.
The school has a carefully planned programme for pupils' personal development.
The school offers pupils high-quality pastoral care. This is tailored to meet pupils’ individual needs.
The 'welcome hub' provides the school with the chance to check pupils' well-being at the start of every day.
The school provides pupils with cultural experiences.
Pupils actively support their local community through the school's 'Outwood Out There' programme. This gives pupils the opportunity to visit care homes, litter pick, support local emergency services and marshal local park runs.
James Bridge, principal at Outwood Academy Ormesby, said:
“This report is a result of the incredible hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, staff, and the entire school community.
“We are immensely proud that Ofsted has recognised our rapid journey of improvement and the strong, inclusive culture we have built. Our focus has always been on reducing barriers and improving life chances for every child, and it is wonderful to see our efforts in leadership, inclusion, and personal development validated. We know there is more to do, but this judgment gives us a fantastic foundation to continue our work in helping our students achieve their full potential.”
