Thistle Hill Academy was inspected by Ofsted between 5th and 6th November 2024 that graded the school as Outstanding in the Personal development and Leadership and Management areas alongside Good judgements for The quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes and Early years provision.
This is the official endorsement of the incredible transformation of Thistle Hill Academy, and we are SO PROUD of our children, staff and the local community who have always believed in us!
Take a look below at just some of the highlights of our GLOWING report.
“Pupils are happy and feel safe at this inclusive school, where everyone is welcome.”
“The school has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour, and pupils rise to meet these well.”
“Pupils treat one another with care.”
“Staff know pupils well and are ambitious for what all can achieve, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
“The school has designed a curriculum that carefully identifies the essential knowledge and skills that pupils need to know.”
“…Reception are given firm foundations from which their next stages of learning are developed.”
“Staff subject knowledge is strong and clear explanations support pupils in understanding their learning.”
“Reading is taught well in the school. A well-executed phonics programme is delivered expertly by staff.”
“The early years setting is a welcoming and positive space.”
“The support for pupils with SEND is adept and precise.”
“The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong.”
“Determined and highly effective leadership has led to significant improvements since the last inspection.”
“Trust and school leaders identify specific actions and implement them carefully, consistently evaluating if they have the impact they intend. Nothing in this school happens by accident.”
You can read the full GLOWING report below:
You can also find the latest Ofsted Report here: