OFSTED Report 2010 for The Albany School - A Business & Enterprise College

The overall “Satisfactory” category for the School, while accurately reflecting our current progress, is only the first step of a journey that will take this School much further. The judgement that The Albany has a good capacity for sustained improvement is very positive and again accurately reflects the hard work that all staff have done over the last year to move the School forward.

There are ten areas in which the school is judged to be good, in all others we are judged to be satisfactory. I am particularly pleased that the behaviour of the students is judged to be good. As further detailed in the report and the letter addressed to parents, there are both strengths and ways in which the School can be made even better.

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Here are just a few of the quotes received from our most recent report, March 2010

The Albany is "a school community that has great potential".

The quality of teaching is now good

Pupils feel safe in this mutually supportive, cohesive community

'All the teachers look after you and treat you the same.'

Students are friendly, polite and welcoming.

The behaviour of the students is good

Due to the recent significant improvements in the quality of teaching and learning, students now enjoy their learning as they are clear about the progress they are making.

Relationships between staff and students are good which creates a positive environment in which to learn.

Students feel safe in the school

Students behave well and are considerate to each other and respectful to members of staff.

Students make a good contribution to the school and wider community.

Persistent absence has been reduced over the last three years.

Students acquire a sound understanding of the skills and attitudes needed in the world of work.

Students work well together and are respectful of those from different ethnic, social and religious backgrounds.

Lessons are well planned; they have clear learning objectives and provide a good variety of activities to engage students.

ICT is used well to support learning.

Relationships are good and students respond well to individual support and guidance.

Students benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities.

There is a high take-up rate for sporting activities which are provided within an appropriate range of recreational and competitive situations.

Students quickly settle into secondary education because of the effective transition procedures in place.

Students are well known by staff and are provided with supportive guidance to help them with their choices at the end of Year 9.

The school is inclusive and can demonstrate its impact on particular students who have arrived in Year 7 and have, through careful care, guidance and support, overcome significant barriers to their education.

The governing body is highly supportive of the school.

Safeguarding procedures are thorough and all staff have received appropriate child protection training.

The school demonstrates a clear commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity.

The questionnaire responses indicate that a very large majority of parents are happy with the work of the school. One parent reflecting this view commented, 'Our children enjoy attending and are proud of this school.'