Pupils, parents and staff at Reach Academy Feltham are celebrating the outcome of the full inspection that took place on 24th and 25th September 2024, in which the school was judged to be outstanding in all six categories inspected. 

“Everyone, from the nursery to sixth form, is kept happy and safe. Pupils are rightly very proud to be a member of this unique community. Children and pupils learn early on to conduct themselves maturely and with a deep respect for other people.“

– Ofsted 2024

The inspection found that the Quality of Education was Outstanding, stating that there are ‘high-quality learning opportunities within a culture of care.’ It was observed that ‘teachers subject knowledge is excellent’ and the school offers a ‘highly ambitious curriculum for everyone.’

The Personal Development was graded Outstanding, stating that ‘there are exceptional opportunities to learn in the classroom and through enrichment activities’ and ‘pupils access a future of opportunity and choice.’

The Behaviour and Attitudes was graded Outstanding, stating that Behavior is excellent’ and that ‘pupils learn early on to conduct themselves maturely and with a deep respect for other people.’

Early Years was also graded Outstanding.  The report stated that ‘pupils rapidly learn to read with fluency’ and that there is an ‘expert and consistent approach to phonics’. 

Leadership and Management was also graded Outstanding, the report noting leaders ‘share a drive and ambition’ leading to parents being ‘overwhelmingly happy with the education and support that their children receive.’

Finally, the sixth form (Feltham College) was also graded Outstanding. Stating that ‘sixth form students model positive behaviour to younger children’ and that ‘they are taught to feel optimistic about their futures.’

We are so proud of the work put in by families, teachers and our wonderful pupils. It is their commitment to our shared vision: to provide pupils with lives of choice and opportunity, that is reflected in these judgments.

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