Every Child

The considerable strengths in leadership, management and governance have led to the rapid progress that has been made in improving the quality of provision - especially that of teaching and learning - and outcomes for the students since the academy opened. 

The academy's core purpose is explicit and everyone is pulling in the same direction.

Morale is high and staff at all levels are patently and rightly proud of what has been achieved so far.

Ofsted Inspection Report
Ofsted

Outstanding partnership working is leading to improvements not only in students' academic progress and well-being, but also to supporting teachers who are aspirant leaders.

Parents are becoming more closely involved in the academy's work and are strongly supportive.

Ofsted Inspection Report
Ofsted

Teachers' planning is thorough and detailed.

Good account is taken of the needs of individuals. For example, the plans show how those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities or who are in the early stages of learning English will be supported and enabled to participate fully.

Support staff are particularly well deployed in this regard and have a positive impact on students' learning. 

Ofsted Inspection Report
Ofsted

Teachers' strong subject knowledge, high expectations, secure understanding of students' prior attainment and the good relationships they have with students are leading to good learning.

Teachers ensure students know the levels they are working at and what they need to do next.

At its best the teaching at Globe Academy is skilled and inspiring.

Ofsted Inspection Report
Ofsted

The academy's approach to improving teaching and learning is rigorous and demanding; expectations of the teachers' performance are as high as those of the students.

Ofsted Inspector, Ofsted

Globe Academy is a good school. It is rapidly improving and the speed of improvement is impressive. There have been notable successes in raising students' aspirations and enabling them to overcome barriers to learning.

Ofsted Inspector, Ofsted

Expectations of students' behaviour and attitudes are high.

The students respond very well to this; their behaviour is excellent and they work hard, and these attributes make a strong contribution to their learning.

Students are rightly proud of what they have achieved. From the youngest children in the Nursery through to the oldest in Year 11, students have confidence in their abilities and enjoy school a good deal.

The students feel exceptionally safe in the academy and, increasingly, in the local area.

Ofsted Inspector, Ofsted

Each student is well known to the members of staff in their 'small school'. One student commented, 'It is like a second family.'

The approach to meeting individual learning needs and to supporting students through difficult times in their lives is exemplary, and has a powerful impact on academic progress and well-being. Well-organised and creative working with a wide range of partners enhances students' experiences and broadens their horizons a great deal.

The wealth of information about students' attainment and progress is used extremely well to determine the next steps for individuals and groups.

Ofsted Inspector, Ofsted

Students are organised into four 'small schools', one for primary-aged students, two for those in Key Stage 3 and one for Key Stage 4 students.

The academy's intake is ethnically and linguistically very diverse, reflecting the local population. The largest groups of students are of Black African, Black Caribbean and Bangladeshi heritages. About two thirds of students speak English as an additional language and over 30 different languages are spoken.

The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is much greater than average, as is the proportion who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. In the main, students' difficulties relate to their learning, communication or behaviour.

HMI Lead Inspector, Ofsted

Leadership is outstanding.

The Principal, senior and middle leaders form a powerful, inspirational team. Everyone understands the part they play in improving the outcomes for students.

Thorough and regular checks are made on performance and the academy is highly self-critical. The governing body and sponsors are rigorous in holding senior leaders to account, and contribute exceptionally well to the academy's strategic direction.

HMI Lead Inspector, Ofsted