Challenging the Most Able
Pupils appreciate the guidance and support that the school gives them to be the best they can be. As a result, there are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils also get on well with each other.
Ofsted
Every student arrives at our academy with a unique set of strengths, experiences and prior achievements. We recognise that effective teaching begins with understanding each learner’s starting point and providing the support and challenge needed to maximise progress. We are committed to stretching our most able students, including those who have already made exceptional progress during their time at the Lower Academy, ensuring that they continue to thrive academically and achieve their full potential through an ambitious and aspirational curriculum.
We are proud to offer a curriculum that is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners. Through our four distinct pathways, students are taught in groups that provide the right level of support, challenge and ambition, enabling them to make strong progress from their individual starting points.
At the Upper Academy, we are committed to ensuring that all students, including our highest attainers, are challenged to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for deeper thinking, independent learning and academic excellence, ensuring that every learner is equipped to succeed in their chosen pathway beyond Key Stage 4.
We are committed to ensuring that our most able learners are challenged, inspired and supported to achieve their full potential. Through ambitious teaching, high expectations and a rich range of opportunities both within and beyond the classroom, we provide an environment where students can flourish academically and personally.
Our most able learners benefit from:
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Ambitious and adaptive teaching that promotes deep thinking, problem-solving, creativity and intellectual curiosity.
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Personalised intervention and support programmes, delivered before, during and after the academy day, to maximise progress and achievement.
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Access to enrichment opportunities, including educational visits, guest speakers, competitions, workshops and subject-specific masterclasses.
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Careers and aspiration events that broaden horizons, raise aspirations and provide insight into future academic and professional pathways.
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Preparation for further education and future careers, ensuring students are well equipped for post-16 study and beyond.
S Bellenie
Assistant Headteacher
We believe that high attainment should never place a ceiling on achievement. By combining academic challenge with a broad range of enrichment and leadership experiences, we ensure that our most able learners continue to grow, excel and fulfil their potential.
