Foxwood Academy

Overview

Foxwood Academy continues to be a good school, providing a high-quality education that prepares pupils for adulthood. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, fostering a calm and purposeful climate where pupils feel happy, safe, and well-supported.

Strengths

• The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, particularly in English, mathematics, and science, helping pupils develop independence and employability skills.
• Reading is prioritised from the start, with pupils taught phonics effectively and encouraged to develop a love of reading.
• Pupils benefit from rich experiences, including careers education, trips, and community involvement, which broaden their horizons and prepare them for the wider world.
• Staff are knowledgeable, dedicated, and use assessment effectively to fill gaps in pupils’ knowledge, ensuring most pupils progress very well.
• The school is well led and managed, with strong governance and a supportive culture where staff feel valued and respected.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure that pupils build their knowledge securely and deeply in all subjects, as some areas do not yet match the quality of others.
• The delivery of the curriculum in one specific pathway is not yet as effective as in others, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, robust recruitment procedures, and well-trained staff who swiftly support pupils at risk.