Ofsted: Ellenborough Academy in Maryport found to be 'good'

Ellenborough Academy in Maryport has retained its ‘Good’ rating following an inspection carried out in June.

Inspectors praised the ‘well-behaved’ pupils, teachers’ ’strong subject knowledge’ and a curriculum that ‘meets the needs of pupils’.

The report says: “Pupils, including children in the early years, arrive at school happy and ready to learn. Staff greet them with a warm smile each morning.

“The school has high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour. Most pupils achieve well from their starting points.

“Pupils behave well in lessons and there is a calm atmosphere in school. During social times, pupils play sensibly together with friends from other classes.”

Pupils at Ellenborough Academy in Maryport celebrate the school's 'good' Ofsted rating (Image: Submitted)

Inspectors found that teachers ‘receive suitable training that enables them to deliver the curriculum well’ and staff ‘carefully check that pupils have understood what they have been taught’.

The report goes on to say: “Pupils behave well. They understand the school rules and are excited when they earn points for hard work. Pupils enjoy celebrating their achievements.

“The school has designed a rich set of experiences to support the wider development of pupils.”

Inspectors found the curriculum ‘does not identify in sufficient detail’ how pupils’ communication and language knowledge will develop over time.

The school has been advised to ensure that the curriculum ‘makes clear’ the knowledge that pupils will learn to improve their communication and language development.

Mark Hazzard, executive headteacher, said: “We are immensely proud that Ofsted inspectors have recognised that our school remains Good.

“The most important part of the process for us was that the inspectors were able to clearly see and feedback on the aspects of the school that make Ellenborough Academy a unique place to learn and work, and their feedback will strengthen this further.

“We would like to thank our children, families, and staff for all the hard work and support you have given us in helping us to create a school of which we are all extremely proud.”