North Road Academy

Overview: North Road Academy is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material changes relating to the school provision are implemented. The school has applied to change from an independent school to an independent special school, admitting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Strengths:

• Leaders have a powerful vision to open an independent special school with an Islamic ethos.
• The school currently runs a successful resource provision for pupils with a range of SEND.
• Leaders have ensured that all staff in the provision are well trained in identifying and meeting the needs of the pupils.
• The school has developed appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Pupils' behaviour in the school is positive, with respectful and trusting relationships in place.

Areas to improve:

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The school has developed appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures, and leaders have a full understanding of all statutory guidance.