Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy receives good Ofsted rating

3 March, 2023

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy has received a good rating across all categories in its latest Ofsted report. Inspectors found that pupils are “surrounded by warmth and kindness”, and that all the adults care about their wellbeing.

The report found the academy to be an environment which is “calm and purposeful”, where pupils have been taught to “be kind and work hard.” Meanwhile, the “broad and ambitious curriculum” enables teachers to pass on “interesting and useful knowledge” to pupils. Other key highlights from the report include:

A range of opportunities help pupils to develop their interests and talents. Every pupil has the chance to take on a responsibility, as well as to give back to the community.
Meanwhile, leaders’ commitment to providing enrichment opportunities has translated into a wide range of clubs, trips and visitors to the school.
Staff continuously engage children in conversation, which helps them to develop their language skills.
The support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is comprehensive and precise, with teachers identifying pupils’ needs early and helping pupils with SEND get the best out of their lessons.
The personal, social, health and emotional (PSHE) curriculum, which takes pupils’ needs into account, and together with the religious education programme, helps pupils to learn about different families, cultures and religions.

Inspectors also commended the tight-knit support network of subject specialists, governors and OAT leaders who are on hand to give advice and support the academy’s leaders. They noted that this network “has helped leaders to translate their vision of high-quality education into reality.”

Everyone at the academy is sharing in the success of this latest Ofsted outcome, and looking forward to celebrating many more achievements in future.

Craig Honey, principal at Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy said: “I am extremely proud that we have been rated good by Ofsted; the latest report is a testament to the dedication of our staff, governors, Trust and wider community, who have all played a part in getting Edward Worlledge to this point. We look forward to continuing to build on the strong foundations in place in order to give our pupils the very best education possible.”

Rebecca Bierton, Primary Director at Ormiston Academies Trust said: “This is a massively well-deserved achievement from everyone at Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy, and I want to commend the work of all the staff for this outcome. They have been hugely committed in their drive to strengthen provision, and it’s great to see this recognised by Ofsted. I look forward to seeing the academy continue to go from strength to strength.”

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