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Ofsted Report
“Pupils at Cranberry Academy come to school each morning with a smile. They are happy to greet their friends and receive a warm welcome from caring staff who know them well. Pupils, including children in early years, feel safe and cared for. Across the school, pupils settle quickly into daily routines. Staff nurture qualities such as respect and responsibility. This helps pupils to enjoy learning and to make sensible choices. Pupils behave well and any incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with effectively. Pupils attend well and leaders’ ensure that when they do not, effective action is taken.
Pupils benefit from a range of learning activities that engage them. Technology and outdoor learning in the woodland area spark interest and encourage curiosity, one of the school’s key values. Pupils take pride in their work and are keen to know how they can improve. Most pupils achieve well. They learn to be confident in reading, writing and mathematics. In national tests, pupils achieve close to the national average or better. Most pupils leave the school prepared for their secondary education. However, some disadvantaged pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
Pupils benefit from taking on roles of responsibility. School councillors, playleaders, eco-warriors and house captains wear their badges with pride. They feel valued because of the contribution they make to the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom. Many join clubs such as street dance, cricket, batique and choir. This includes children in the early years who enjoy extending their school day with activities such as colouring, puzzle club and the Nursery book club. Pupils are proud to represent the school in sports such as dodgeball, cross-country and hockey. These rich experiences help pupils to grow in confidence and feel proud to be part of the school community.”
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