Rated outstanding in Leadership and Management, Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development!
Following an exceptional first OFSTED visit in February 2024 the academy was graded outstanding in 3 of the 4 categories. No other comprehensive school in Medway has ever received these outstanding judgments in an inspection, putting Leigh Academy Rainham as the best performing non-grammar school in Medway.
Leadership and Management
Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Quotes from the report:
‘Pupils treat each other and adults with respect. Kind, caring staff make sure that pupils are very clear on how to behave well. As a result, lessons are hardly ever disrupted.’
‘The school has thought carefully about how it has designed the curriculum. It has ensured that pupils are taught interesting, relevant knowledge in each subject. Well considered links are made between subjects which help root learning in reality.’
‘The school has designed a personal development curriculum that truly enriches pupils’ wider experience. It makes sure that disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, benefit greatly from the programme.’
‘Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. The school sets out very clear, high expectations of how pupils should conduct themselves during lessons and around the school.’
‘There is a culture of warm positivity. When staff need to remind pupils about behaviour, it is done with respect and care. During lessons, attentive pupils focus extremely well. They show tenacity and maturity in their learning’.
‘Pupils are very safe here. Pastoral support is very strong and the school places a high focus on pupils’ mental health.’
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