Haberdashers’ Knights Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The school is well led. Senior leaders, governors and the trust are open and honest about the school's weaknesses.

They identify the improvements needed and take decisive action to make these happen. Plans to tackle shortcomings are clear, concise and well defined. As a result, improvements are unmistakeable.

Teaching, learning and behaviour are much improved. Children's education in the early years is outstanding. Excellent teaching means that children make significant progress from low starting points.

The achievement of students in the sixth form is strong, especially in vocational subjects. Achievement in academic subjects is... improving. All pupils, including the most able pupils and those that are disadvantaged, achieve well in nearly all subjects.

Teaching in the primary school is consistently strong. However, in the secondary school a few inconsistences in teaching quality mean that pupils do not achieve at the highest levels Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is good. Pupils conduct themselves sensibly and are well-mannered.

Occasionally, secondary pupils are boisterous in corridors and need firm handling by staff. Effective teaching and high-quality support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities means that their achievements are improving. The school promotes pupils' and students' welfare effectively.

Staff are highly committed to improving the life chances of all pupils, including the most vulnerable.

Information about this school

Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy is a school for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is larger than many all-through schools in England.

There is a smaller proportion of girls than in most schools. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is high. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is well above average.

The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is above average. The proportion of pupils who receive special educational needs support is a little above average. The proportion with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is below average.

Five pupils currently attend alternative provision on other sites. The school is part of the Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust. The school does not meet requirements on the publication of information about additional funding The school does not comply with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish about additional funding.

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