“This is an inclusive school where pupils share positive and respectful relationships with their peers and teachers. Staff take the time to get to know pupils and their families well. There is a culture of high aspiration.”

“Leaders set increasingly high expectations for the learning and behaviour of all pupils. They have cultivated a kind and considerate school community where pupils feel safe and happy. Lessons are focused, and pupils rarely disrupt them by off-task behaviour. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), engage enthusiastically in their learning and are well motivated to succeed. Increasingly, they benefit from leaders’ raised expectations of what they can achieve academically.”

“We’re thrilled that inspectors recognised the progress of the Academy over the past few years. I am incredibly proud of everything our fantastic students and staff have achieved so far and I am forever grateful for all the support from our parents,  the community and the Trust. Working together to support the generations of young people who walk through our doors everyday, is what matters most and we know that when we do, we set our children up for great success in the future.” 

“It’s fantastic to see Walkden receive Good in all four inspection areas and to have Ofsted acknowledge their strong curriculum and inclusive community. There’s been a great deal of progress and improvements since Walkden joined the Trust in 2019. Matt and his team have given the community a school to be proud of and one that continues to keep making progress, transforming the educational standards in the school.”