--- title: "Ofsted Reports" url: "https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/ofsted-reports" school: "Saxon Hill Academy" --- # Ofsted Reports ## **What Ofsted Say About Us** ***"Each day at Saxon Hill begins with warmth and care. Pupils are greeted by adults who know them well and understand what helps them feel calm and ready to learn. There is a smile around every corner and behind every door."*** ## **Achievement - Strong Standard** - "Pupils make substantial progress through the curriculum pathways because learning is highly personalised." - "Communication and early reading are key priorities, and pupils achieve well in these areas." - "The school ensures that achievement reflects pupils’ aspirations for adulthood, whether this is for college, employment or supported living." **Attendance and Behaviour - Strong Standard** - "The kind interactions make pupils and adults smile." - "Positive behaviour is reinforced through praise and celebration, creating a a positive environment where all pupils flourish." **Curriculum and Teaching - Strong Standard** - "The curriculum is ambitious and carefully designed to meet the needs of every pupil." - "Teachers understand pupils well and adapt lessons so everyone can take part." - "Older pupils make impressive progress towards their long-term goals, developing independence and preparing them for adulthood." **Inclusion - Strong Standard** - "Saxon Hill is a school where every child is valued." - "Multi-agency working is effective, with therapists and health professionals working alongside staff to remove barriers to learning." **Leadership and Governance - Strong Standard** - "Leaders and governors are highly effective. Their approach is underpinned by care, ambition and a deep understanding of the school’s context." - "Governors provide challenge and support, asking incisive questions while celebrating success." **Personal Development and Wellbeing - Strong Standard** - "The personal development curriculum is ambitious and tailored to pupils’ needs and ambitions." - "Opportunities such as community visits, enterprise projects and residential experiences broaden horizons and nurture talent." - "Wellbeing is a priority. The school has strengthened access to mental health provision and has introduced a mentoring programme. This support pupils’ emotional needs well." **Post 16 Provision - Strong Standard** - "The post -16 curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual aspirations." - "The school uses pupils' voices to shape goals for college, employment or supported living." - "Learning is enriched through work placements, enterprise projects and community engagement." Ofsted Report November 2025 268 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/saxon-hill-academy/files/documents/10426071_-_Saxon_Hill_Academy_-_142094_Final(2).pdf) Ofsted sleepover september 2025 345 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/saxon-hill-academy/files/documents/Ofsted_sleepover_september_2025.PDF) Ofsted Report May 2024 92 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/saxon-hill-academy/files/documents/information/10322876_Saxon_Hill_Academy_142094_final.pdf) Sleepover Club Ofsted July 2023 151 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/saxon-hill-academy/files/documents/information/Saxon_Hill_Full_10271939_Final.pdf) The official Ofsted page for Saxon Hill can be found **[here](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/25/142094)**. **[Click here ](https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/parent-view-results/survey/result/132329/current)**to go to Parent View. Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think about our school. The survey can be completed at any time and you don't have to wait until the school is being inspected. **[Click here](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/142094/saxon-hill-academy)** to go to the School and College Performance Measures website. ### Key Information - [Welcome](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/welcome) - [Meet the Team](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/values-and-ethos) - [Our school day ](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/opening-times) - [Term Dates](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/term-dates) - [Contact Us](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/contact) - [Uniform](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/uniform) - [Remote Learning](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/the-saxon-hill-approach/remote-learning) - [Admissions Arrangements](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/admissions-arrangements) - [Ofsted Reports](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/ofsted-reports) - [Governance](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/governance) - Policies & Important Documents - [Grant Funding](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/pupil-premium) - [SEND Information](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/send-information) - [Equality Objectives](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/equality-objectives) - [Safeguarding Statement](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/safeguarding-statement) - [Policies](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/policies) - [Shaw Education Trust](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/about-us/shaw-education-trust) - [Exam and Assessment Results](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/key-information/results) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2419.0719598613555!2d-1.822361823155188!3d52.67673832461318!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4870a792ffadcd03%3A0x418e32c3c2ec43a9!2sSaxon%20Hill%20Academy!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sen!4v1725956460267!5m2!1sen!2sen) ![Saxon Hill Academy](https://files.schudio.com/saxon-hill-academy/images/logo/logo-bottom-saxon-hill.png) **Saxon Hill Academy** Kings Hill Road Lichfield WS14 9DE Tel: 01543 414892 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Social Media - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/saxonhillacademy) © Copyright 2024–2026 Saxon Hill Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.saxonhillacademy.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)