Streatham school praised by Ofsted but urged to improve

E-ACT City Heights Academy in Streatham met expected standards for attendance, behaviour, leadership, and pupil wellbeing during its most recent inspection.

The report, published under Ofsted’s new multi-category grading system, described the school as having a “supportive and nurturing environment” and an “open and positive culture of safeguarding.”

Inspectors found pupils “want to attend” the school and noted a recent decline in suspensions.

The report said: "The school celebrates diversity.

"Pupils are proud of the fact that everyone is equal in their school."

However, areas for development were also highlighted.

While pastoral care was described as strong, inspectors said leaders must continue to strengthen the curriculum to ensure pupils achieve as well as they should.

Felicity Koranteng, interim headteacher at City Heights Academy, said: "It’s encouraging to see Ofsted recognise the positive culture we have built, particularly around pupil wellbeing and safety.

"We are equally clear about where we need to improve, and we have strategies in place to strengthen the curriculum and raise achievement further."

The school’s inclusive ethos and commitment to broadening pupils’ horizons were also highlighted.

Ofsted praised trips to cities such as Berlin and Vienna for helping pupils experience life beyond London.

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E-ACT, the multi-academy trust, said the findings reflect both recent progress and ongoing challenges.

An E-ACT spokesperson said: "Despite high levels of student mobility in and out of the school, City Heights is ranked among the top 30 schools nationally for most improved attainment.

"The report recognises both the strengths of the school and the areas leaders are addressing, with effective strategies already in place to improve curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes."

The new Ofsted inspection framework replaces previous single-word judgements such as ‘good’ with a broader assessment across different areas of school life.