Heritage Academy

Overview: Heritage Academy is an outstanding independent day school for boys aged 11 to 16, located in Birmingham. The school has an Islamic ethos but is open to all faiths. Leaders have created a special place where all pupils are welcomed, nurtured and safe, and pupils enjoy school and attend well.

Strengths:

• Pupils learn exceptionally well across the curriculum.
• Teachers' subject knowledge is strong, and they teach content in a logical order.
• Pupils are proud of their achievements and well prepared for their future steps.
• The school's core values, including honesty, respect and tolerance, are well embedded and modelled by every member of the school community.
• The caring relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of the school.
• The high expectations underpin pupils' exemplary behaviour.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.