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Hornchurch Academy Trust

School Development Plan

Before we arrive at our School Development Plan, we evaluate the performance of the school and record our findings on our Self-Evaluation form (SEF). In order to accurately evaluate the school, we take into account a range of information and views from different stakeholders, as listed below:

  • End of year and key stage data
  • Outcomes of book scrutinies and lesson observations by various leaders in the school
  • Pupil surveys
  • Parent surveys
  • Outcomes of audits carried out by external consultants
  • Outcomes of subject audits carried out by subject leaders
  • Quality Assurance feedback from School Improvement Partner
  • Ofsted outcomes
  • Feedback from governors

School Development Plan Priorities 2026-27

Objective 1 - Inclusion

To further develop the school's approach to inclusion by ensuring intervention impact is rigorously monitored and analysed, enabling responsive decision-making.

Objective 2 - Curriculum and Teaching

To further develop the school's approach to foundational literacy to enable all pupils to communicate confidently and effectively across the curriculum.

Objective 3 - Achievement

To further develop the school's rigorous systems for monitoring pupil achievement to secure improved outcomes and close attainment gaps for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

Objective 4 - Attendance

To ensure that attendance is everyone's responsibility and that all staff members understand their role in promoting and maintaining high levels of attendance.

Objective 5 - Behaviour

To develop highly skilled staff to deliver exceptional behaviour support for SEND and vulnerable pupils.
Objective 6 - Personal Development and Well-being To ensure every pupil has equitable access to leadership, enrichment and wider school opportunities and there is a progressive programme of educational experiences that meet the needs of our school community.
Objective 7 - Leadership and Governance To further strengthen the strategic role of governors by embedding effective monitoring, support and challenge within their assigned areas of responsibility.