Ofsted Report
Harmonize Academy Three Times Outstanding
We are delighted to announce that Harmonize Academy continues to be an outstanding school for the third time since opening. This follows an Ofsted visit by Ahmed Marikar, HMI on 7th and 8th May 2025 which found that, ‘Harmonize Academy AP Free School had taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’.
The report emphasised that, ‘The school’s values of ‘trust, respect, compassion and forgiveness’ are evident in all aspects of its work’ and that students ‘feel that staff genuinely care about their well-being. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe. Pupils are given a fresh start at this nurturing school.
Ofsted praised students’ behaviour, ‘Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional. Their behaviour improves significantly over time’. The staff’s expertise was acknowledged, ‘The school is a safe haven for pupils. Staff are highly skilled in helping pupils to understand and manage their emotions effectively. Pupils develop into respectful, caring and considerate young people’.
The school’s curriculum was praised for having ‘very high expectations for all pupils’ achievement. Pupils work hard in class and are keen to make up lost ground. They achieve exceptionally well from their starting points’. We were also commended for ‘a fantastic enrichment programme which nurtures talents and interests. This includes dance, jewellery making and photography. Pupils spoke positively of the diverse range of trips and visits available to them’. The report noted that these activities help to build students’ resilience and confidence and that, ‘they are prepared very well for their next steps’.
The report highlighted that, ‘Reading has a high profile. Pupils have regular opportunities to develop their reading across the school. This helps pupils to catch up quickly. Pupils enjoy reading for pleasure. They read with increasing confidence and fluency’.
Ofsted concluded that, ‘Pupils’ personal development is a golden thread woven through the school’s provision’.
We are proud to tell you that Harmonize Academy has continued to go from strength to strength since our last inspection and we would like to express our thanks to all our parents, carers, governors and partner organisations for your continued support.
Click Here to view the full May 2025 Ofsted report.
Click Here to view the full January 2020 Ofsted report.
Click Here to view the first March 2015 Ofsted report.