KHCA welcomes Ofsted report

Ofsted Recognises High Expectations and Positive Impact (Personal Development - 29/11/2024)

Kirk Hallam Community Academy: Ofsted Recognises High Expectations and Positive Impact

Kirk Hallam Community Academy, a proud member of Nova Education Trust, has received positive recognition from Ofsted, highlighting the school's commitment to high expectations and student success.

The recent Ofsted inspection commended the school for its broad and ambitious curriculum and dedicated staff who are passionate about supporting students' learning. Inspectors noted that pupils feel safe, supported, and respected, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. Parents and carers appreciate the care and support the school provides for their children, with 87% of parents telling Ofsted that their child is happy at the school. Ofsted determined that the school is calm, orderly, caring, welcoming and most pupils enjoy the learning environment.

The school's "Kirk Hallam Way" promotes positive behaviour and a strong work ethic, and students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance their learning experience. Inspectors determined that the school identifies the needs of pupils and this helps them to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be successful.

Chris Turner, Head Teacher, expressed his delight at the inspection findings, emphasising the importance of strong relationships between staff and students. He reiterated the school's commitment to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

Ash Rahman, CEO of Nova Education Trust, praised the progress made at Kirk Hallam Community Academy and highlighted the collaborative efforts of pupils, staff, parents, governors, and trustees. He reaffirmed the Trust's commitment to supporting the school enabling it to provide high-quality education so that it transforms the lives of generations of young people.

The full Ofsted inspection report will be available on the Ofsted website soon.

Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust, established in 2011 and is based in Nottingham. As of 2024, the trust is comprised of 10 secondary schools and five primary schools across three counties, working in a range of contexts. The trust also works in partnership with two schools within the Madani Schools Federation in Leicester, and is due to welcome two new schools into its organisation in 2025.

The trust also runs a successful School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme, Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT.

The CEO of Nova Education Trust is Ashfaq Rahman.

Nova Education Trust website: www.novaeducationtrust.net