St Ann’s Well Academy has been praised in its latest Ofsted inspection report for the support it provides to both staff and pupils.

The school – which is part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust family of schools – continues to be ‘Good’ in all areas, with particular emphasis on how it has “high aspirations for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to achieve well”. This follows the inspection, which took place on the 26th and 27th June, where the academy had been awarded a single-word judgement, as the inspection took place before the recently announced Ofsted changes. 

Key highlights from the inspection report include:

• Pupils at St Ann’s Well are “happy and feel safe”; they “approach their learning with resilience and determination”.
• Relationships “are at the heart of everything the school does”, with pupils showing “courtesy and respect to each other and the staff”.
• The report also notes how “the school considers aspirations in every single subject area.”
• The reading curriculum was praised for being “well organised”, with pupils being supported to develop a love of reading.
• Pupils also enjoy an “ambitious and well developed” maths curriculum. During their lessons, “pupils enjoy working collaboratively to reason and problem solve”.
• Children in the early years at “get off to a secure start”, with a “clear focus on supporting children to develop their early language and communication skills” and supporting them with their transition to key stage 1.
• Inspectors also noted that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “receive the support they need to thrive” with “suitably ambitious lessons that meet their individual needs”.
• Moreover, pupils at the school enjoy “access to a wide range of after school clubs” and “enjoy taking on extra responsibilities” such as being a school councillor or mental health ambassador.
• Staff at St Ann’s Well “feel supported with their workload” and “highly value the training opportunities available to them”, as well as “being able to network with other professionals across the trust”.

Emma Thorpe, Headteacher at St Ann’s Well Academy, said:

“This report reflects the dedication and ambition of the staff at St Ann’s Well Academy, who work tirelessly to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils by instilling high standards and higher ambitions for all.

“We remain deeply grateful to the amazing parents, carers, and families in the St Ann’s Well community for their continued support and engagement. Their involvement is crucial in making sure the school is a place where everyone can thrive.

“I am proud of everyone at St Ann’s Well for their hard work; I know we will all continue to work towards the highest standards, ensuring the school remains a warm and nurturing environment.”