OFSTED reports

Dear Parents and visitors to our site

Many of you may be aware that school has had an OFSTED Inspection on the 29th April 2025. Inspectors judged the school to remain a  good school.

The full version of the OSFTED report is available to download below and also on the OFSTED website. Click on following link

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/143230

 While this was a one-day, ungraded inspection, its purpose was to confirm whether the school has
maintained the strong performance noted at the last full inspection. We’re proud to say that the
inspection found that Skelmanthorpe Academy continues to provide a good quality of education for all
its pupils.
As you may know, even ungraded inspections are highly thorough. Inspectors spend time visiting lessons,
speaking with pupils and staff, looking at pupils’ work, and reviewing school systems and safeguarding
arrangements.

The report offers a very positive picture of the quality of school life at Skelmanthorpe Academy and several comments really stood out:

• “This is a happy school where everyone is made to feel welcome.”
• “Pupils respond well to the school’s high expectations for their learning and behaviour.”
• “Children in the early years are well prepared for future learning.”
• “The school’s work to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain is a strength.”
• “Pupils with SEND are supported effectively to access the full curriculum.”
• “Staff are proud of their school.”