‘Good’ schools rating delight

Spalding Academy staff and pupils are celebrating another ‘good’ Ofsted rating.

It follows an inspection to ensure it’s kept to the desired standard.

Lucy Conley, chief executive officer at South Lincolnshire Academies Trust said: “I am delighted to say that the report is extremely positive and I feel it reflects the school very well, including outlining that Spalding Academy remains a good school and that safeguarding is effective.

“There are many, many highlights in this report including comments about the commendable behaviour of our students, the positive and respectful relationships witnessed in the school and that since the last inspection we have continued to improve every area of the school.

“We can celebrate that our teachers have strong subject knowledge and that all staff are proud to work at Spalding Academy.

“I am also thrilled that the excellent attitudes our students have to their learning is recognised and that they achieve highly, supported by high quality career advice to support them in reaching their future life goals.

“At Spalding Academy, we place a significant focus on support for all our young people as they navigate their way through school and growing up with life in modern Britain and I am extremely pleased therefore, that the report recognised that our students receive high quality pastoral support.”

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