Associate College
Ofsted success for Kingswinford Academy in Dudley
24th September 2024
Kingswinford Academy in Dudley is celebrating its latest Ofsted report after inspectors found the school continues to be a 鈥楪ood鈥� school. The Section 8, ungraded inspection, took place as part of Ofsted鈥檚 commitment to visiting 鈥楪ood鈥� and 鈥極utstanding鈥� schools to ensure they continue meeting their students鈥� needs.
During the inspection, which took place on 10th and 11th July 2024, Ofsted found that leaders at Kingswinford Academy continue to set high standards for students鈥� work and behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), while offering a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Inspectors praised the calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and corridors and noted the positive relationships students have with their teachers. Students feel safe, attend well and know who they can turn to if they need support. Engagement in lessons is good and students collaborate well and work hard.
Ian Moreton, Headteacher at Kingswinford Academy, said: 鈥淥ur school motto is 鈥楢spire to Excellence鈥� and I鈥檓 incredibly proud that the hard work of our committed staff and students was recognised during the inspection. We pride ourselves in being one of the very best schools in the area whilst remaining very much at the heart of our community. We鈥檙e looking forward to building on the strong foundations laid out in the report as we continue to ensure that we unlock all students鈥� academic and personal potential.鈥�
Dr Dan Owen, Director of Education at 蜜桃传媒, said: 鈥淚 am proud that Kingswinford Academy continues to be a 鈥楪ood鈥� school and sets such high standards. The school鈥檚 ethos of high aspiration and excellence is fully embedded in every aspect of school life and children receive a first class education.鈥�
Dawn Haywood, CEO at 蜜桃传媒, said: 鈥淭his report recognises the school鈥檚 continued commitment to excellence and reflects the collective strength of our family of schools who work collaboratively to unlock the academic and personal potential of all our young people. I could not be more proud of our leaders, staff and students at the school.鈥�