Ofsted Reports
The Merchants’ Academy received praise from Ofsted following our inspection this June. Here are some of the highlights of the inspection:
“All students are making good progress in their learning and higher attaining groups make outstanding progress”.
“Exceptional efforts made by the Academy to ensure students receive the best life chances”.
“Exemplary work in care, guidance and support of every student particularly helps remove barriers to learning”.
“Standards are being successfully raised and this is paving the way for these youngsters to have the best possible start to their adult life”.
“Rigorous monitoring and perceptive self-evaluation is driving the Academy forward”.
“Positive relationships enjoyed between students and teaching staff”.
“Youngsters enjoy their learning and are well focussed and engaged in lessons…”
“…behaviour seen in lessons and in and around the Academy was exemplary”.