Ofsted
The Eastbourne Academy was most recently inspected in May 2022. Here are a selection of quotes from Ofsted:
Academic Achievement and Curriculum
- "School leaders want all pupils to achieve as well as they can."
- "Pupils do know and remember more in subjects such as history, geography and mathematics."
- "Pupils receive appropriate careers advice and guidance. They understand the options open to them when they leave school."
- "Pupils talk enthusiastically about their ‘Sphere’ lessons, which cover topics on health, relationships and citizenship."
- "The ‘scholars’ programme further develops pupils’ talents and passions."
- "Through joining the dance and football scholars programme, pupils study additional qualifications in sports leadership."
- "Creativity is celebrated through school performances and competitions against other local schools."
Safety and Welfare
- "Pupils feel safe in school because they know that the adults care about them."
- "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
- "Leaders prioritise the safety and welfare of all pupils."
- "The safeguarding team works with the trust and the local authority to regularly review safeguarding procedures."
- "They provide expert-led training around child exploitation and county lines to ensure that all staff know how to spot the signs that a pupil is at risk."
Inclusivity and Respect
- "Pupils learn about diversity and tolerance."
- "The Rainbow Group supports pupils to explore ideas about gender and sexuality."
- "They are unwavering about not tolerating racist views or discrimination against pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."
- "Relationships between pupils and staff are positive and respectful."
- "Leaders have developed clear behaviour rules so that classrooms can be calm places for pupils to learn."
School Leadership and Management
- "School leaders want all pupils to achieve as well as they can."
- "Leaders prioritise the safety and welfare of all pupils."
- "Leaders have developed clear behaviour rules so that classrooms can be calm places for pupils to learn."
- "Leaders and governors unite in their ambition to reduce the number of exclusions issued to pupils for poor behaviour."
Ofsted Report