Madni Academy

Overview

Madni Academy is described as an "exceptional school where pupils flourish," characterised by high inclusivity and a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights that pupils are "very well prepared for life in modern Britain" through a curriculum that carefully threads British values with the school’s own ethos.

Strengths

• Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour and are "highly motivated to learn," following clear routines across all phases.
• The school offers "exceptional personal, social and health education," including extensive projects, trips, and visits that support the curriculum.
• There is a "comprehensive approach to developing pupils’ reading knowledge," resulting in high achievement in English and modern foreign languages.
• Staff receive "highly effective induction and regular training," which helps new employees settle swiftly and support pupils well.
• Leaders have developed a "broad and ambitious holistic curriculum" with robust systems to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of subjects, curriculum changes are not implemented "securely and consistently," preventing pupils from achieving highly in all areas.
• Teachers must ensure lessons match the written curriculum and provide pupils with "disciplinary knowledge" that matches their factual subject knowledge.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."