Ofsted inspectors praise “welcoming and inspiring” Huntingdon Academy as it receives ‘Outstanding’ in every category.
With the support of staff, pupils and families, the leadership has been committed to driving continuous improvement through some rare and extremely challenging circumstances over the past 18 months, which has been reflected in the glowing report.
In the recent inspection, Huntingdon Academy was praised for its inclusive vision, with inspectors judging the academy to be ‘Outstanding’ across the board in the categories of quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.
In particular, Ofsted said that “staff have set high expectations” which ensure pupils “achieve exceptionally well”.
The inspection report is full of highlights, including that:
“We’re thrilled to receive such a fantastic inspection report, which affirms the fact that everyone at Huntingdon is doing their utmost to deliver the best outcomes for pupils. I’m incredibly proud of everything this report highlights, which demonstrates all that we have achieved throughout these challenging times. I want to thank our staff for their dedication and hard work as well as the support of our wonderful community, for which we could not have achieved this result without.
“I know that my colleagues and I will continue to strive to support our pupils to have exceptional educational experiences, as we continue on this upward trajectory.”
“We are delighted that Huntingdon Academy’s entire team has been recognised for their tireless work in providing an excellent education for our pupils, day after day, year after year. The leadership team, with the support of all staff have shown great resilience and determination to deliver exceptional outcomes for pupils, overcoming great adversity.
“I look forward to seeing the school continue to go from strength to strength.”