Following the publication of a recent Ofsted report, Oasis Academy Enfield has been rated as a good school with a number of outstanding features.
The Inspector’s report left little doubt as to the wellbeing of the Academy, as well as its staff, processes and provision. The report praised the way the Academy links together all aspects of the students’ learning, from interaction with the staff and subjects, to the inclusion of parents/carers in the education of their children (which was once again described as outstanding).
Areas identified as particularly strong included the leadership team, drawing attention to how all on the staff work to the benefit of the students: “The Principal gives an exemplary lead in all areas of the Academy’s work and is very well supported by the senior team, middle managers, staff and the excellent governing body.”
This level of “outstanding” care, guidance and support mean that students are progressing at a high level, with a number even exceeding targets. The report continues: “This is linked to the unique and tightly structured pastoral and academic structures and the outstanding provision for students’ moral, social, cultural and spiritual development which give students a sense of belonging as they are shepherded by Learning Guides within the Learning Family system. Students and parents rightly see Oasis Academy Enfield as a ‘big family’ where everyone respects each other, ‘work together and succeed together’.”
As the Inspector notes, “All of this has been possible, because the Academy has created an excellent environment for learning where students have a zest for knowledge. Above average attendance, students’ very positive attitudes and good and sometimes exemplary behaviour in lessons lead to them making good progress in their learning.”
Principal of Oasis Academy Enfield, John Walton, said, “We are really pleased with this report. Great strides have been made in order to raise standards across the board, but we are not complacent. In fact, this report underlines the need for us to keep pushing for improvement, with the knowledge that we are placed in a fantastic position to achieve this. We are fully committed to helping all of our students achieve their personal best in a safe and happy learning environment and now we have an assurance that this is in our sights.”
The report complimented the Academy on the curriculum offered: “The outstanding and innovative curriculum offers a range of courses that meets students’ needs and aspirations very well. The curriculum has excellent breadth and successfully brings together activities to develop personal skills and academic knowledge and skills.”
Also pinpointed for special praise was “the effectiveness of the governing body in challenging and supporting the school so that weaknesses are tackled decisively and statutory responsibilities met”, describing this aspect of Academy life as again ‘outstanding’.
Steve Chalke, Founder and CEO of Oasis Community Learning, said, “I am delighted that Oasis Academy Enfield have such a positive and encouraging report to build on. Congratulations must go to the staff and students at the Academy, and I have every confidence we will see continued growth and improvement from Oasis Academy Enfield in the future. Oasis Community Learning will continue to do all we can to support and aid the Academy in their task and journey.”
The full details of the report can be found by visiting www.ofsted.gov.uk.
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