Ofsted Reports
Newhouse Academy Response Statement to Ofsted Inspection on 15 and 16 November 2023
Newhouse Academy are delighted that our recent Ofsted inspection has judged that leadership and management, personal development and the behaviour and attitudes of our students are ‘good’. This is a fantastic achievement for the academy and follows on from our 2023 GCSE results which show that the academy is one of the most improved schools in the country.
In January 2020, the former school, Siddal Moor Sports College, was graded Inadequate by Ofsted. Siddal Moor had been underperforming for many years and had not been considered ‘good’ by Ofsted in more than a decade.
In April 2020, the school joined Hollingworth Learning Trust and became Newhouse Academy, with the belief that all students should be given the opportunity to achieve their goals.
This Ofsted grading for Newhouse Academy, three years since we opened, is down to the hard work of the Trust, the local governing body, academy staff, students and their families. We would like to thank everyone involved for their continued support.
We acknowledge there is still much work to be done, especially in our drive to continue to improve student outcomes. However, Ofsted has recognised that robust plans are in place and that the academy is on the right track to achieve this.
We are now excited and determined to build on this strong start for Newhouse Academy and we look forward to seeing continued improvement in the future.
Newhouse Academy are delighted that our recent Ofsted inspection has judged that leadership and management, personal development and the behaviour and attitudes of our students are ‘good’. This is a fantastic achievement for the academy and follows on from our 2023 GCSE results which show that the academy is one of the most improved schools in the country.
In January 2020, the former school, Siddal Moor Sports College, was graded Inadequate by Ofsted. Siddal Moor had been underperforming for many years and had not been considered ‘good’ by Ofsted in more than a decade.
In April 2020, the school joined Hollingworth Learning Trust and became Newhouse Academy, with the belief that all students should be given the opportunity to achieve their goals.
This Ofsted grading for Newhouse Academy, three years since we opened, is down to the hard work of the Trust, the local governing body, academy staff, students and their families. We would like to thank everyone involved for their continued support.
We acknowledge there is still much work to be done, especially in our drive to continue to improve student outcomes. However, Ofsted has recognised that robust plans are in place and that the academy is on the right track to achieve this.
We are now excited and determined to build on this strong start for Newhouse Academy and we look forward to seeing continued improvement in the future.
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Students learn about the importance of respect. They typically treat other students well.
Students learn about the importance of respect. They typically treat other students well.
Students benefit from regular and well-delivered opportunities that support their personal development. They learn about safety, relationships and different cultures.
Students are well supported to understand the choices that they can make about their future education and careers.
Students are well supported to understand the choices that they can make about their future education and careers.
The school manages behaviour effectively. For example, it deals well with the persistent minority of students who occasionally spoil other students’ enjoyment of school.
Staff deal with incidents of unkind behaviour effectively. This means that students feel well cared for and safe.
Staff deal with incidents of unkind behaviour effectively. This means that students feel well cared for and safe.
The school has ensured that the curriculums are clear about the knowledge that students are expected to learn in the subjects that they study.
Teachers have secure subject knowledge. Often, they introduce and explain subject content effectively.