Park View Academy

Strengths

• Leaders use well-considered and effective strategies to improve attendance.
• Behaviour around the school is calm, purposeful and respectful.
• Bullying and harassment are not tolerated and are dealt with swiftly.
• Inclusion is embedded throughout all aspects of school life.
• All pupils have education, health and care plans that are used effectively to shape support.
• Leaders carefully reduce barriers to success and review provision continuously.
• Personal development and wellbeing are prioritised through rich daily routines and experiences.
• Pupils receive a well-adapted personal, social and health education curriculum.
• Careers education is rich and helps pupils develop appropriate aspirations.
• Sixth-form students follow an ambitious curriculum and achieve very well.
• Teachers have strong subject knowledge and check understanding carefully.
• Pupils are well prepared for their next steps, with most progressing to sustained education, employment or training.
• Positive relationships between pupils and staff support learning.
• Older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils.
• Safeguarding standards are met.
• All independent school standards are met.
• Staff feel supported and receive effective professional development.

Areas for Improvement

• For a small number of pupils, the academic curriculum does not stretch their thinking or enable them to deepen their knowledge.
• Curriculum and teaching require further development to ensure all pupils achieve the highest possible outcomes.
• The proprietor and those responsible for governance should continue developing their evaluation mechanisms and structures.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools