15 September, 2021
Ormiston Denes Academy has been praised by Ofsted for “continuing its drive to make the school better” for students.
The report says that inspectors found that leaders and teachers at the academy in Lowestoft had made significant improvements, including in the curriculum, in PSHE and for pupils who have special needs. Inspectors also highlighted the important role that Ormiston Academies Trust, which sponsors the academy, is playing in the academy’s progress.
Key areas identified in the latest report include:
Kate Williams took up the post of principal after several years as an experienced senior leader at other OAT schools including as principal at Flegg High Ormiston Academy. She said that the academy is determined to build on these strong foundations.
Principal, Kate Williams, said: “Ormiston Denes Academy is very proud of the work that staff and students have put in to achieve this outcome. This positive Ofsted report is the result of a real team effort, with everyone – students, staff and parents – playing their part and that is what we are seeing at Denes.
“Since starting this term, I have already seen the excellent foundations that have been put in place and I’m looking forward to continuing to support the upward trajectory of the academy this year and beyond.
“Everyone is pleased to be back in the classroom and have certainly hit the ground running: I know we’ve got a great year ahead.”
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