Queen's Church of England Academy

Overview

The report states that the overall grade was ‘Excellent’. It describes the school as a “happy and welcoming community” where pupils “flourish” and feel they belong. Leaders are praised for their “astute understanding” of the school and their “highly inclusive culture,” which ensures pupils of all backgrounds receive appropriate support.

Strengths

• Attendance is “above national averages” for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with persistent absence “rapidly reduced.”
• Pupils’ behaviour is “calm and orderly,” characterised by being “highly respectful and friendly,” creating a “warm, positive environment.”
• Leaders have established “effective systems to identify needs quickly and accurately” for pupils with SEND, supported by “effective partnerships with a wide range of external agencies.”
• The personal development programme is “carefully considered,” helping pupils understand “fundamental British values” and maintain “positive wellbeing.”
• Staff workload and wellbeing are monitored carefully, with staff reporting positively about leaders’ support.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure pupils develop spelling and handwriting knowledge so they are “ready for the next stage of learning,” as too many do not reach age-related writing expectations.
• Leaders should ensure all staff have the expertise to deliver the curriculum “consistently effectively.”
• Leaders should ensure staff can “consistently adapt work across the curriculum to precisely match pupils’ needs,” as this is currently more effective in some phases than others.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing “an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively identified and managed.