Our Ofsted Report – June 2026
Recognising rapid and lasting improvement at Nuneaton Academy
We are delighted to share the findings of our latest Ofsted inspection, which took place on 23 and 24 June 2026.
The inspection represents a significant milestone in the improvement journey of Nuneaton Academy. Since joining United Learning in December 2023, our school community has worked with determination and shared purpose to build an academy where every young person has a place to belong and a place to excel.
Ofsted recognised the scale of this transformation, highlighting the substantial improvements made to the quality of education, pupils' achievement, behaviour, attendance and inclusion.
Inspectors were particularly positive about the academy's leadership and governance, awarding the Strong standard, with all five other evaluated areas meeting the Expected standard. Safeguarding standards were also confirmed as met.
Our inspection outcomes
| Area of inspection |
Ofsted evaluation |
| Leadership and governance |
Strong standard |
| Achievement |
Expected standard |
| Attendance and behaviour |
Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching |
Expected standard |
| Inclusion |
Expected standard |
| Personal development and wellbeing |
Expected standard |
| Safeguarding |
Standards met |
These outcomes reflect the renewed ambition, consistency and collective effort that have shaped our academy since December 2023.
What did Ofsted recognise?
Rapid and lasting improvement
Inspectors recognised the strength of our improvement journey, commenting:
"Leaders at this school have brought about rapid and lasting improvement."
The report acknowledges the ambition of our leaders, the effectiveness of our governors and the shared commitment of staff to securing better opportunities and outcomes for every pupil.
High-quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum
Ofsted recognised the significant development of our curriculum, the expertise of our teachers and the increasingly effective teaching that enables pupils to build knowledge, deepen understanding and achieve well.
Inspectors also highlighted our focus on reading, literacy and supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
A calm, purposeful and inclusive school
The report identifies the considerable improvements in behaviour and attendance, recognising the calm and orderly environment that now characterises daily life at Nuneaton Academy.
Inspectors also praised our inclusive culture, the strength of relationships between staff and pupils, and the support provided for children with additional needs or those experiencing disadvantage.
A place to belong and excel
Our commitment to developing the whole child was recognised through the breadth of enrichment, cultural experiences, sporting opportunities and pupil leadership available across the academy.
Ofsted highlighted the opportunities pupils have to participate, develop their interests and take responsibility within our school community.
Continuing our journey of improvement
We are enormously proud of what our pupils, staff, families and wider community have achieved together. However, our ambition extends beyond the findings of any single inspection.
Ofsted identified further strengthening attendance and deepening the impact of careers education as important next steps. These remain central to our continuing improvement work, alongside raising achievement and ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
Our vision remains unchanged: to be a school where every young person feels that they belong, is challenged to excel and leaves us prepared for a successful future.
This inspection is an important recognition of how far we have come, but it is also a foundation for everything we are determined to achieve next.
We are proud of our progress, grateful to everyone who has contributed to it, and ambitious for what comes next.
Read our full Ofsted report
We encourage parents, carers, prospective families and members of our community to read the full inspection report, published on 14 July 2026.