Mr M Jones Ofsted March 2016 • Leadership is clear-sighted and organised • HMI praised the school for the behaviour of pupils, high expectations of leaders and governors, lively lessons and good teaching • Safeguarding procedures are carried out in an exemplary manner • Pupils and learners say that they feel safe in all areas of the academy • British values are embedded within the culture of the academy and reflected in attitudes and behaviours • Attendance is high • The proportion of pupils who successfully continue in education, training or employment after Year 11 is above the national average • Behaviour around the academy site is calm and orderly • Sixth-form learners spoke highly of the support they receive • St Edmund’s Catholic Academy community is ’strong together’ • There is a culture of high expectations for achievement and a strong community spirit • Pupils and learners are well turned out and show pride in themselves and in the academy Post navigation