Beeston Fields Flying High Academy has been graded Outstanding in all areas following its recent inspection.
The report says, ‘Pupils at Beeston Fields Flying High Academy thrive in an aspirational and nurturing environment. They benefit from an exceptional quality of education. The school is ambitious for all pupils. It ensures that every pupil receives the support they need to succeed. This inclusive approach is embedded in the school’s ethos. As a result, pupils achieve well.’
Behaviour at the school is described by inspectors as ‘exemplary’, further commenting, ‘As a result, both lessons and social times are calm and purposeful. Pupils are polite and friendly. They are highly motivated.’
Angela Huthart is Head Teacher, and she said, ‘I am absolutely thrilled that our school has been recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas. We are a happy and harmonious school community driven by our mantra ‘Empowered for Excellence’. The inspection team recognised this in the exemplary attitudes of the children, the expertise of the staff and our relentless approach to high standards and outcomes. I am delighted.’
The early years provision at Beeston Fields Flying High Academy is praised for providing children with an ‘excellent start to their education.’ Staff were found to be highly skilled in supporting children’s learning with the report stating, ‘Children are extremely well prepared for key stage 1.’
The report says that there is an ambitious reading culture at the school, where language and reading is celebrated. Inspectors said, ‘Teachers read to pupils daily. The books they read are carefully chosen to expose pupils to a range of diverse cultures, themes and authors.’
The school’s curriculum is praised for being aspirational with inspectors pointing out that, ‘In some areas, it exceeds the expectations of the national curriculum. The school prides itself on the mantra ‘consistency is comfort’. Teachers consistently present information clearly. They regularly check whether pupils have understood new content. When misconceptions do arise, content is always revisited. This supports pupils to know and remember more of the curriculum.’
Inspectors said that pupils were able to talk about their learning with confidence, explaining how it links to what they have learned before. The report said, ‘Pupils have mature attitudes towards their learning. They approach all tasks with determination to do their absolute best. A number of the school’s key stage 2 published outcomes are significantly above the national average.’
The school’s arrangements for identifying, assessing and meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) were found to be highly effective with Inspectors reporting that, ‘Pupils with SEND achieve very well because of the effective support arrangements and expert teaching that is in place.’
The school’s personal development is praised by inspectors who found it makes a significant contribution to pupils’ character development.
Finally, the report says safeguarding at the school is effective, and that ‘The school is exceptionally well led and managed. There are clear lines of communication between the trust board, the governing body and school leaders. Staff are incredibly proud to work at the school and serve their community.”