At Diamond Wood Community Academy, we believe that every voice matters. The views of our pupils, parents, carers, staff, governors, and local feeder schools play a vital role in shaping the future of our community. By listening carefully to feedback, we can celebrate what we do well and identify areas where we can grow stronger.
We are committed to continuous improvement and to building a school where every learner can thrive. Guided by our vision, “A place to grow, a place to shine” , we use stakeholder feedback to ensure our school remains a welcoming, ambitious, and successful environment for all.
On this page, you’ll find the most recent feedback collected at the end of the 2024–25 academic year. This information helps us reflect on our progress and focus on the steps that will make our school even better.
Stakeholder Feedback: Summer Term 2024–25
Thank you to pupils, parents, carers, staff, governors and our feeder junior school for sharing your views. Your feedback has helped shape our Academy Improvement Plan for 2025–26.
What We’re Doing Well
- Positive Ofsted inspection outcome.
- Strong phonics, reading and maths progress.
- Nurturing and inclusive ethos – children feel safe and cared for.
- Early and effective SEND support.
- Strong EYFS foundations.
- Community spirit – teamwork between staff, pupils and families.
- Parents value diversity, equality and cultural respect.
Areas to Keep Improving
- Attendance – especially in Reception!
- Behaviour – consistent standards at playtimes, lunchtimes and in corridors.
- Writing – building stamina, sentence structure and spelling.
- EYFS Outcomes – improved assessment, independence and transition into Year 1.
- Playgrounds and facilities – more equipment, cleaner spaces.
- Staff wellbeing – supporting those who support our pupils.
Voices from Our Community
- Pupils: “We all feel safe.” … “Golden Time is the best!” … “Not everyone is kind.”
- Parents: “The diversity in the school is gold.” … “Fantastic school and positive atmosphere.”
- Staff: “We need to prioritise consistency.”
- Governors: “Improvements seen in attendance, but more to do.”
- Ravensthorpe Junior School: “Writing and stamina need more focus.”
Celebrating Achievements Together
- Pupils’ confidence and wellbeing growing.
- SEND provision strengthened with new resources and spaces.
- Curriculum enrichment (creative weeks, trips, library visits).
- Outdoor learning improvements in EYFS.
- Families said they feel listened to and supported.
Next Steps
- Priorities now feed into our Academy Improvement Plan 2025–26.
- Progress will be shared with parents, governors and staff across the year.
- We will continue to listen to stakeholder voices.