St Anne's Academy rated 'good'

St Anne’s Academy in Middleton has been ranked ‘good’ by the schools inspectorate Ofsted.

The inspectors praised the school for providing a good standard of education for its pupils.

In their report, the inspectors said: “St Anne's Academy provides a good education for students and some aspects of its work are outstanding.

“The inspirational work of the Principal and other senior leaders ensures that a clear vision and high aspirations for all students pervade the academy's inclusive ethos.

“The impact of this is evident in students' good overall outcomes and the outstanding care, guidance and support that are tailored to their individual needs.

“The academy's exemplary work in this field particularly helps to remove barriers to learning and ensure that students who are potentially vulnerable are given every possible chance to succeed.”

The school was given the following list of improvements to be made in the future:

Improve the extent to which students take on responsibilities and play a full part in the life of the academy and its wider community by: 

• Developing 'student voice' more systematically so that all students are enabled to engage in decision making or consultation about issues which affect their learning and well-being
• Increasing the range of opportunities available for students to develop leadership and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being
• Seeking the views of parents and carers more regularly to contribute to action plans for improving students' involvement in the work of the academy and its role in the community. 

Improve the overall effectiveness of the sixth form by: 

• Building on the academy's early success to embed and sustain the good leadership and management of the sixth form 
• Consolidate and further enhance the good provision evident in the sixth form curriculum and quality of teaching
• Ensure that the above actions can result in good overall outcomes for all students.