Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Overview

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a ‘caring and welcoming’ environment where pupils demonstrate high expectations and positive attitudes towards learning. Leaders have implemented an ‘ambitious and well organised’ curriculum that supports pupil success, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit strong behaviour and attitudes, motivated by the school’s ‘CARE’ values, resulting in a culture where ‘bullying is rare’ and relationships are ‘positive and respectful’.
• The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well organised’, with staff using frequent checks and ‘memory tasks’ to ensure pupils retain key knowledge and vocabulary.
• Personal development is ‘strong’, offering pupils a ‘wealth of experiences’ such as international visits, sports, and leadership roles that broaden their cultural understanding.
• Reading is a clear priority, with ‘carefully chosen texts’ used across subjects and targeted support provided for pupils falling behind.
• Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, and staff receive appropriate support for their workload and well-being.

Areas to improve

• In some subjects, work does not enable all pupils to ‘develop their ideas and extend their answers’, limiting deeper understanding of the curriculum.
• Attendance remains an issue for some pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, who miss ‘important aspects of their learning’ due to frequent absence.

Safeguarding

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