JohnLeeds East Academy as received both praise and has areas where it needs to improve, according to its most recent Ofsted inspection.
The Seacroft school was rated as ‘good’ for the behaviour and attitude of pupils, personal development and leadership.
But it was told the quality of education it provides ‘requires improvement.
The report states: “This is a welcoming and inclusive school. There are high ambitions for all pupils. The school nurtures pupils so they have the self-belief and resilience to succeed, whatever their background.”
There is also praise for staff, and their relationship with students.
The report adds: “The school’s curriculum and the way in which it is taught is now a strength of the school. This has not been the case over time. Some pupils also attend less well than they should. Gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding have developed. Pupils have performed significantly less well than their peers nationally in external tests and assessments.”
In order to improve further inspector says: “The school’s work to improve the quality of education that pupils, including the most disadvantaged, receive has not led to consistent improvements in how well pupils achieve in national tests and assessments. This is because the curriculum has not been well adapted to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills over time.
“Pupils are not as well prepared for their next stage in education, employment or training as they might be. The school should ensure the curriculum continues to improve and meet the needs of pupils precisely and that the impact of any adaptations are closely monitored to ensure pupils’ achievement improves at pace.”
The full report can be read here.
