Pupils 'kind and caring' at academy - inspectors

Inspectors have praised a Wolverhampton school, saying that pupils there are kind and caring towards each other.

Ofsted said Hill Avenue Academy remained outstanding, after an inspection in January.

The report said pupils were happy and felt safe and well cared for by staff.

The primary academy teaches children between the ages of three and 11, and is part of the of Manor Multi Academy Trust.

Inspectors said pupils enjoyed learning at the school, listened carefully and supported each other during group work.

"Pupils leave as knowledgeable and considerate individuals who are well-prepared for secondary school," they added.

Its curriculum was described as "ambitious", and the school was said to identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) quickly.

Pupils' behaviour was praised in the report, and they had a well-developed understanding of values, such as democracy and equality.

It added that they demonstrated a mature understanding of mental health, and knew how to keep themselves safe online.

"Hill Avenue Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection," the report's outcome said.

"I am very proud to lead this school and I am very proud of what all of our children are achieving," said Dan Steventon, the school's head teacher.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, cabinet member for children, young people and education said: "This is an outstanding report in every respect, and I would like to congratulate everyone at Hill Avenue on their continuing success."

"As a council, we are also delighted to have been able to work closely with Hill Avenue with its expansion plans which means that even more local children can benefit from the outstanding education it provides."

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