Eastgate Academy

A "trusted, respected and loved part of the local community.” Ofsted has published its report on the inspection of Eastgate Academy on 11th and 12th May 2023, with the academy once again judged to be Outstanding. Eastgate Academy is a valued member of Eastern Multi Academy Trust. Paul Shanks, Chief Executive, said: “We are thrilled for the children, staff and parents of Eastgate Academy that Ofsted has recognised the school as outstanding once again. The academy has a culture of ambition and is an important hub for the whole community. We are particularly pleased that Ofsted recognised the academy’s exceptional work with our families. We are proud of all of our children, colleagues and families who work so hard to make Eastgate the amazing school that it is.” The report recognised the pupils’ highly positive attitudes to learning, commenting that, “The more they know the more they want to know. They are inquisitive. They ask their teachers questions about what they have learned. They complete tasks with care and pride.” Principal Linda Hothersall commented, “It is a great achievement for the whole Eastgate community to continue to be Outstanding. Our Ofsted inspector stated that “The children don’t see differences they just see friends” which shows the care and respect that children and adults have for each other at Eastgate Academy. I believe that this, alongside our ambition to ensure that all children will achieve, makes this school the special place that it is.”

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