Read the report

Thistley Hough Academy was inspected by Ofsted in June 2026 under the inspectorate's new report card framework. 

You can read the full report on the Ofsted website or download a copy from this page. 

What did Ofsted find?

Under Ofsted's new framework, schools no longer receive a single overall judgement such as "Good" or "Outstanding". Instead, inspectors assess schools against a national benchmark known as the Expected Standard across a range of areas. 

We are proud that inspectors found Thistley Hough Academy meets the Expected Standard in:

• Achievement
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Inclusion
• Leadership and Governance
• Personal Development and Wellbeing

Inspectors also confirmed that all safeguarding standards are met. 

What Ofsted said about Thistley Hough Academy

The report recognises Thistley Hough Academy as a school where students achieve well, benefit from an ambitious curriculum and feel a strong sense of belonging. 

Inspectors highlighted:

• Strong outcomes across almost all subjects
• Particularly strong achievement for disadvantaged students
• An ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum
• Effective support for literacy and numeracy
• A culture where students feel known, supported and included
• High-quality personal development and enrichment opportunities
• Strong preparation for future education, employment and training destinations

The report also notes that students enjoy coming to school, value the support they receive from staff and are well prepared for their next steps. 

Our continuing journey

The inspection recognised the significant progress made by Thistley Hough Academy in recent years and highlights the strong foundations now in place for continued improvement.

We remain ambitious for every student and will continue to focus on:

• Delivering excellent teaching across all year groups
• Raising achievement still further
• Improving attendance and punctuality
• Ensuring every student feels they belong and can thrive
• Preparing young people for ambitious futures 

Understanding Ofsted's new report cards

Ofsted's new report card system provides more detailed information about a school's strengths and areas for development than the previous single-word judgements. 

Parents and carers can find out more about the new framework at: gov.uk/guidance/understanding-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades

Share your views with Ofsted

Ofsted welcomes feedback from parents and carers through its Parent View service.

Parent View can be completed at any time and allows parents to share their experiences of the school directly with inspectors.

Visit: parentview.ofsted.gov.uk