The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School

Overview

The report describes a school where pupils are "very happy" and thrive in a "welcoming and friendly environment." Inspectors found that pupils behave "exceptionally well," treating others with "the highest levels of respect," while achieving well academically and socially. The school is judged as "Good" overall, with "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "high aspirations and ambition," producing "high-quality work" and rising to the school’s expectations.
• Teachers are "experts and passionate about their subjects," using "high-quality questioning skills" to deepen learning.
• The school fosters a "love of reading," with effective phonics teaching ensuring pupils become "fluent readers."
• Personal development is supported by a "cohesively" constructed programme, including visits to places of worship and community service.
• Staff are "incredibly proud" of their work, and there is a "shared sense of joy" within the team.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must check pupils’ understanding "fully before they introduce new learning" to resolve knowledge gaps.
• The school should provide a "wide variety of experiences" to develop pupils’ talents, as current extra-curricular options are "somewhat limited."

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."