Staff & Pupils Praised After Inspectors Rate Robert Smyth Academy As A ‘Good’ School

Robert Smyth Academy in Market Harborough is celebrating after OFSTED inspectors rated the school as ‘good.’

They visited in November and have now published their report, which includes praising teaching, behaviour of pupils and the help support offered to them.

Robert Smyth Academy

Inspectors concluded:

• “Pupils are happy to attend this school, where they are encouraged to be prepared, be kind and work hard.”
• “Pupils feel safe…Pupils are well cared for…Pastoral support is a strength of the school.”
• “Teachers have good subject knowledge…Teachers make sure that pupils build and deepen their understanding, including students in the sixth form.”
• “Leaders have high expectations for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)…Pupils live up to these expectations.”
• “Pupils behave very well in lessons…Leaders communicate high behaviour expectations clearly to pupils. Staff uphold these standards.”
• “Pupils value the opportunities that staff provide for them outside of lessons…Leaders have put a high-quality curriculum in place that is ambitious for all pupils.”
• “Leaders, trustees and governors know the school well. They focus closely on school improvement.”

It was the first inspection of the school for five years – after it was previously rated as good – and Principal Dan Cleary is paying tribute to staff, pupils and parents: