Pine Green Academy

Overview

Pine Green Academy is described as undergoing a “transformational improvement,” characterised by “positive relationships” and a “warm and welcoming” environment. Pupils are reported to be “confident, safe and happy,” with strong personal development and effective preparation for adulthood. The school maintains a “calm and orderly atmosphere” where pupils are “polite and respectful.”

Strengths

• The curriculum is “ambitious, broad and balanced,” with “progressive” plans that help pupils achieve well in qualifications such as GCSEs and BTECs.
• Personal development is highlighted as exceptional, with “exceptional” careers work including work experience in sectors like healthcare and retail.
• Reading provision is strong, with teachers receiving regular training in phonics and providing “effective support” for those falling behind.
• Attendance is “commendable” and continues to improve, supported by a motivating rewards system.
• Staff feel “valued and committed,” benefiting from an “open-door policy” and purposeful training opportunities.

Areas to improve

• The school must ensure its assessment strategy is “implemented securely across all subjects” to accurately identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
• Leaders need to establish effective systems for “oversight on how all aspects of the curriculum are being implemented” to ensure consistent teaching and secure learning across all subject areas.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”