Jubilee Academy Mossley

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. From their starting points, pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.

Most teachers have high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour. They use their knowledge of what pupils already know to teach exciting topics that inspire and motivate pupils of different abilities to do their best. Pupils enjoy the interesting topics which combine learning from a wide range of subjects.

Pupils concentrate and persevere with their work even when they find it difficult. Their good behaviour and attitudes to work support their achievement well. They are polite and courteous and show respect to adults and other pupils.

Pu...pils say that they feel safe because everyone respects and cares for each other. Relationships at all levels are happy and purposeful, and support learning well. Parents and carers regularly have the opportunity to work alongside their children in school.

Most of those approached during the inspection were happy with the work of the school. Leaders monitor teaching and learning regularly, and use the results to plan for further development. This has led to improved teaching and achievement for pupils across the academy.

Governors hold leaders to account for pupils' achievement. They use funds carefully to ensure that pupils' learning continues to improve. The Academy Transformation Trust has established high expectations of the academy through policies and procedures which support continued improvement.

Pupils in the early years make good progress because teachers accurately assess what they can already do. They set up activities indoors and outside which offer lots of opportunity for children to develop their learning together. It is not yet an outstanding school because: In a few lessons, the levels of work set do not take enough account of what pupils already know, particularly the most able.

While the academy has worked very hard to involve parents and carers in their children's learning, many more are not yet being reached and this is hindering some pupils' progress.

Information about this school

The academy is similar in size to the average primary school. Early years provision is part time in the Nursery and full time in the Reception class.

The proportion of pupils who are eligible for support from the pupil premium is higher than average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or looked after by the local authority. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is in line with the average.

Most pupils are of White British heritage, and almost all pupils speak English as their first language. The academy meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress by the end of Year 6. The academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust (the Trust).