Regency Academy

Overview

Regency High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a calm environment where pupils feel respected, valued, and proud to belong, with staff going "above and beyond" to support them.

Strengths

• Pupils are "kind to each other" and quickly learn to manage their own behaviour effectively in a "calm" school.
• The curriculum is ordered carefully so pupils can "build on their learning over time," with teachers using detailed knowledge of pupils to identify necessary learning steps.
• There is a "vast array" of enrichment opportunities, including lunchtime clubs, trips, and events like ‘Regency’s Got Talent’.
• Careers provision is a strength, with sixth-form students gaining work experience and running a school café to prepare for adulthood.
• Staff are "positive about the contributions they make" and receive training to meet the school’s high expectations.

Areas to improve

• In some accreditation courses, there is "too much emphasis on low-level tasks," which detracts from important knowledge and limits achievement.
• The school does not identify "precise barriers to learning" for pupils eligible for pupil premium funding upon entry, slowing their progress in catching up with peers.
• Analysis of whole-school behaviour and attendance data "lacks detail," hindering the ability to identify issues or trends quickly enough.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.