Broadoak Academy

Overview

Broadoak Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and safety, supported by ‘strong, positive relationships’ with staff who are ‘aspirational for what pupils can achieve’. The school offers a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ that builds knowledge incrementally, with particular praise for the support provided to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit a ‘strong work ethic’ and are ‘passionate advocates against any form of discrimination’, actively engaging in initiatives like the Broadoak Pride Club.
• Subject leaders have ‘adapted the curriculum thoughtfully’, ensuring pupils talk ‘confidently’ about how new concepts link to prior learning.
• Parents of pupils with SEND are ‘overwhelmingly positive’ about their child’s progress and the quality of communication from the school.
• The school effectively promotes ‘fundamental British values’ and diversity, with pupils expressing opinions ‘maturely’ during personal development discussions.
• Staff benefit from ‘regular professional development opportunities’ and appreciate leaders who are ‘approachable and considerate of staff well-being’.

Areas to improve

• The reading curriculum is ‘in its infancy’ and not implemented to a ‘consistently high standard’, failing to realise the ambition for pupils to read regularly outside of school.
• A minority of pupils do not consistently show ‘positive attitudes towards their learning’, leading to occasions where learning is disrupted.

Safeguarding

The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.