Students and staff at the Stanground Academy in Peterborough are receiving a Good Ofsted rating in which they were praised for their "positive and aspirational learning environment that encourages pupils to thrive". 

The community at Stanground Academy is celebrating after its latest Ofsted inspection found it continued to be Good in all judgement areas.

Inspectors particularly praised the Academy for creating a positive culture and aspirational learning environment for the benefit of all pupils.

During the inspection, Ofsted said pupils at the Academy, which is part of Greenwood Academies Trust, were “proud to attend their school”, that they are determined to “achieve the highest levels of success possible” and pupils “speak confidently about achieving their high aspirations in school and their adult lives”.

Leaders were also praised for their commitment to empowering pupils with the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to thrive, with the report stating that the Academy’s careers support helps pupils take their “positive next steps in education, employment or training”.

Additional highlights from the report include that: "Pupils behave well at school and feel safe; "Pupils read from a range of texts and staff effectively support those who find reading difficult, helping them develop confidence and a love of reading".

Matthew Van Lier, principal of Stanground Academy, said: “I am thrilled that Stanground Academy has maintained its Good Ofsted rating.

"Our entire school community has worked incredibly hard to ensure we provide the best possible teaching and learning experience so that all pupils.

"These efforts are focused on empowering them to fulfil their potential and thrive in their next steps in education or employment, so it is great to have this recognised in the report.

“We have successfully fostered a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture at the Academy and strive to provide a “world class” education for all.

"I am confident that with the ongoing support of our pupils, parents, staff and Greenwood Academies Trust, we will continue to build on these strong foundations and further accelerate our positive trajectory.”

Wayne Norrie, CEO of Greenwood Academies Trust, added: “Stanground Academy is led and supported by a brilliant team of colleagues, both in the Academy and our Trust, and it is truly wonderful to see their hard work and dedication praised by Ofsted in this report.

“The Good judgements across the board are a fantastic achievement and a testament to the high standards Mr Van Lier and his colleagues have established and continue to uphold. We look forward to continuing working closely alongside the Academy to further these efforts and ensure all pupils are equipped with the knowledge, confidence and skills to go on and live happy and full lives.”