Langdon Academy, East Ham praised by Ofsted inspectors

Langdon Academy in Sussex Road was inspected in October, with the findings published on November 28.

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The school, which teaches children aged four to 16, was previously deemed 'good' by Ofsted but one-word graded inspections have now been withdrawn.

Langdon Academy in East Ham (Image: Langdon Academy) The latest report noted that the "inspection suggests that the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection".

Inspectors labelled the school as "exceptional" in equipping students with "the skills and knowledge that they need to be successful at school and beyond".

They wrote that "behaviour around the school is very positive" and students "consistently demonstrate their confidence, independence, empathy and resilience."

Langdon Academy offers resourced provision in both the primary and secondary phases for pupils on the autism spectrum, which inspectors praised.

"The curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

"Across the curriculum, pupils achieve exceptionally well."

Langdon Academy teaches children aged four to 16 (Image: Langdon Academy)Inspectors commended the leadership at Langdon who have "recently refined the behaviour systems at the school" as well as "constantly working to improve the attendance of pupils".

"Both pupils and staff say that this has resulted in a positive improvement," they added.

"The school’s high expectations are well understood by all. This leads to the school being a positive learning environment where everyone supports each other."

Principal Jamie Brooks is 'extremely proud' of the recent Ofsted inspection (Image: Langdon Academy) Principal Jamie Brooks called the report "great news for our community".

"We are extremely proud that the hard work of both our staff and students has been recognised.

"We will use this report to improve even further and ensure that our students and the local community have an outstanding school in the area where they live."