Ofsted

Ofsted

Ratings & Reports

‘At Sporting Stars Academy there is an unwavering commitment to getting to know and understand the individual needs of each and every pupil.’

 
‘There is a drive in school to ensure all pupils can unlock their potential and, as their motto says, achieve a brighter future.’

Students at Sporting Stars Academy follow an appropriate pathway suitable for their presenting needs, whether within our mainstream or nurture provision or via a bespoke curriculum, including a reintegration timetable. This curriculum is designed to motivate and reengage students, enabling them, where appropriate, to return to a mainstream environment when ready. Inspectors recognised that the work undertaken within the curriculum was a particular strength and as such the Quality of Education at Sporting Stars was graded as OUTSTANDING.

‘Staff inspire a passion of learning’.
‘Students make tremendous gains both academically and socially.’
‘The school’s ambitious curriculum is sequenced to account expertly for the individual needs of pupils.’

Personal Development at Sporting Stars Academy was graded as OUTSTANDING.

‘The school prioritises the way that they prepare pupils for adulthood.’
‘Teaching pupils about personal development is at the heart of what the school does.’
‘The school’s work in igniting an ambition for the future for each pupil is exemplary.’

Behaviour at Sporting Stars Academy was graded as OUTSTANDING.

‘Behaviour is exemplary.’

‘Pupils’ attitudes in lessons are impressive.’
‘Pupils flourish in this calm and purposeful environment.’

‘Pupils who feel dysregulated are supported by skilled staff to de-escalate and reflect together.’

Sporting Stars Academy is registered to provide opportunities for young people aged 16 to 19 years. Here they can continue to access GCSE and vocational qualifications whilst gaining life skills that promote preparation for adulthood and independence. Individual pathways enable them to successfully navigate to the next stage of their education or employment. Sixth-form provision at Sporting Stars Academy was also graded as OUTSTANDING.

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