Ormiston South Parade Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The principal provides very strong and effective leadership. She has addressed the historic weaknesses in the quality of teaching, especially in mathematics, and established a culture of high expectations.

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted very well. The academy's values of equality of opportunity and fair play underpin all aspects of its work. Pupils make strong and sustained progress.

The progress of disadvantaged pupils and of those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is similar to that of other pupils. Teaching is good. Staff, including teaching assistants, show high levels of kno...wledge, commitment and skill.

The way that the academy promotes pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding. Pupils' behaviour is good. They want to do well and are keenly aware of the needs of others.

Support for vulnerable pupils is strong. There are strong partnerships between home and academy that help ensure that children get what they need. Children in the early years get off to a good start because they concentrate well on the wide range of activities provided for them.

They are well prepared for Year 1. Governors are well informed about the academy and hold leaders to account effectively for its service to the community. Ormiston Academies Trust provides effective challenge and support to the academy and its governing body.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Some of the teaching at the academy does not provide sufficient challenge or opportunities for the most able pupils to fully develop their potential. The broader curriculum beyond English, mathematics and science is not yet as developed as it could be. Pupils are not being given sufficient opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge beyond these 'core' subjects.

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Information about this school

Ormiston South Parade Academy is larger than the average-sized primary school. Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium is well above average.

The pupil premium is additional government funding provided for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or who are looked after. The proportion who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is above average. The academy meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress at the end of key stage 2.

In the early years, Nursery children attend full or part time and Reception children attend full time. There is provision for two-year-olds. The academy's website meets statutory requirements.

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