Ormiston Maritime Academy receive good Ofsted rating

21 September, 2022

Ormiston Maritime Academy has received a good rating from Ofsted, as the academy was praised for having “high expectations” for students and for prioritising their personal development.

The outcome of the inspection, which took place on 19 and 20 July 2022, reflects the sustained efforts of staff, students and the wider academy community in ensuring a steady upwards trajectory since its “requires improvement” assessment in January 2019.

Key highlights from the report include:

Students are happy attending the academy, and have strong relationships with staff
Leaders have a “clear vision” for the academy and have developed an ambitious curriculum for students
The variety of extra-curricular activities was noted, which range from sports, to debating, to the combined cadet force (CCF)
There was a really positive response from parents, nearly all of whom said they would recommend the academy to someone else
Students with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with teachers adapting their teaching to meet the needs of those students
Students receive high-quality careers advice and guidance
Principal Carrianne Robson was praised for her leadership skills, with inspectors noting her passion and determination. They stated that staff are clear about the impact she has made, with teachers feeling supported by leaders
The academy was also praised for its efforts to implement activities to strengthen students’ wellbeing in the aftermath of the disruption caused by the pandemic

Following the positive inspection outcome, the academy will look to build on this success and continue strengthening its provision in the months and years ahead.

Carrianne Robson, principal said: “We are absolutely delighted with the outcome of this inspection, which is a testament to everyone at Ormiston Maritime Academy. The combined hard work and determination of people across our academy community has resulted in this achievement, and we are so pleased to be entering the new term able to share this excellent news.

“Looking ahead, we are excited to see what the future holds for Ormiston Maritime Academy, and we will continue putting in the work to ensure our academy is the very best it can be for our students.”

Nick Hudson, CEO at Ormiston Academies Trust said: “This is a superb achievement, and very well-deserved by everyone at the academy. We have seen the tremendous efforts that have gone into the improvements made, and I am very glad that these have also been recognised by Ofsted. I have every confidence that Ormiston Maritime Academy will continue to make great progress, and I look forward to seeing what is on the horizon.”

For the latest Ofsted report – click here.

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