Redmoor Academy

Overview

Redmoor Academy is described as a "positive and inclusive community" where pupils feel "known and supported" and benefit from "warm, respectful relationships with adults." The report highlights that leaders have an "ambitious vision" and have driven "sustainable improvement," resulting in a calm environment where pupils are "happy, safe and included."

Strengths

• Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders identifying difficulties and ensuring pupils needing extra help are "well supported" through effective partnerships with families and agencies.
• Leadership and governance are rated at a "Strong standard," characterised by an "inclusive culture," robust governor challenge, and a positive working environment where staff feel "respected and valued."
• Pupils achieve outcomes "above the national average," particularly those with the lowest starting points, reflecting effective support for vulnerable learners.
• Pastoral support is identified as a strength, with staff responding quickly to wellbeing needs and providing a "well-considered careers programme" that raises aspirations.
• Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with rare incidents of bullying and a clear understanding of expectations among pupils.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently check pupils' work" to address gaps in foundational knowledge, particularly in writing and language skills.
• Leaders should ensure pupils develop a "deep understanding" of the personal, social, health and economic education curriculum, as current understanding is not consistently deep for all.
• Leaders should make sure all pupils "attend regularly," as attendance has recently begun to decline despite previously being in line with national averages.

Safeguarding

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