The Academy School

Overview: The Academy School is an outstanding independent school that provides a high-quality education to its pupils. The school has a strong focus on mutual respect and equality, and pupils are kind and caring to each other. The school's curriculum is broad and rich, and it prepares pupils very well for the next stage of their education.

Strengths:

• Pupils really enjoy school and are enthusiastic about their learning.
• The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils’ achievement.
• The curriculum develops pupils’ knowledge very well, alongside building self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Pupils are avid readers and carry an ‘emergency book’ with them.
• The school provides a wide and carefully planned range of activities beyond the academic curriculum.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.