Ofsted rates King Solomon Academy as “outstanding”
King Solomon Academy has achieved an outstanding rating from Ofsted for the whole academy (primary and secondary). This is a truly remarkable achievement for an academy that opened just two years ago and we are proud of all our staff, pupils, parents, governors and friends who have made this possible.
Among the points highlighted by the Inspectors in the Academy's first full inspection report since opening, they say:
“King Solomon Academy is an outstanding and unique 21st century school". Among many other points Ofsted praise KSA's creation and inspiration of "a community of enthusiastic learners, who are passionate about achieving academic excellence", its visionary goals and high aspirations. They point out that:
• "The academy is making a difference to pupils’ lives irrespective of their starting point. Teachers and parents recognise that despite facing challenging circumstances, pupils can succeed against all odds because the provision is outstanding."
• "Attainment is well above average in Reception and Key Stage 1 and the rate of pupils’ progress and achievement is outstanding in all year groups."
• "Exemplary care, guidance and support and consistently good teaching when combined with the outstanding curriculum generate a very strong culture of learning, which serves pupils’ individual needs very well."
• "The success of the academy is linked to the outstanding leadership and management of the headteachers and the clarity with which they have communicated their incisive vision and rigorous self-evaluation. They are very well supported by outstanding governors and highly effective young leaders and staff who believe in the principle of education transforming pupils’ lives. Together, they form a formidable and cohesive team, focused on helping pupils."
Read Ofsted's letter here.
