Robert Bloomfield Academy

Overview

Pupils “thrive in this welcoming and exceptionally inclusive middle-school environment” where they “enjoy school, attend regularly and are motivated to learn.” The report highlights “exceptionally positive relationships” and a curriculum that “extends beyond national expectations,” ensuring pupils are well prepared for upper school.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “carefully designed” with new knowledge building “logically on previous learning,” and gaps are addressed quickly.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “exceptionally well supported” and “flourish alongside their peers.”
• “Excellent behaviour and positive attitudes” are maintained through “clear and consistent expectations.”
• Personal development provision is “exceptional,” featuring a “highly successful” ‘VOICE’ diploma award and extensive clubs.
• Staff receive “wide-ranging professional development opportunities” within a culture that prioritises well-being.

Areas to improve

• The report notes that for some pupils, outcomes in national tests at the end of Year 6 “do not reflect how well prepared they are for upper school,” though it confirms the school takes “rapid and effective action” to address such issues.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that “the culture of safeguarding is strong and well established.”