Read the OFSTED report here:  Ofsted Report - November 2008 486.74 Kb 

Capital City Academy "makes a positive difference to the lives of its students"

Capital City Academy was inspected by Ofsted on 12^th and 13^th November.  Inspectors judged that the schools "overall effectiveness is good and [that] it is making a positive difference to the lives of its students."  They reported that "students are firmly at the centre of its work but the academy also reaches out to its community."

Achievement was judged good. Inspectors noted that standards are now "broadly in line with national expectations" and that students "make very good progress".  The quality of teaching and the personal development and well being of students and their behaviour are also good.

Many other features were found to be outstanding, including leadership and management, care, guidance and support for students, the curriculum, partnership working, promotion of healthy lifestyles, students' contribution to the community and the school's work to promote equalities and community cohesion.

Chairman and Sponsor, Sir Frank Lowe, said "We are obviously pleased with this report particularly as the Staff and Trustees have together managed to take the School from "Special Measures" to "Good" in six short years.  Though at times they have seemed like six long years. 

I would also especially like to add my thanks to the Principal, Philip O'Hear, who for four of these five years has put together an outstanding group of people and has led them with great enthusiasm and commitment."

Read the OFSTED report here:  Ofsted Report - November 2008 486.74 Kb

Free Training for Parents 

The Microsoft IT Academy program is an exciting new program that started at Capital in September 2007. It is a complete technology training solution for faculty and students that includes a coordinated curriculum, courseware and online collaboration tools to help them achieve certification in Microsoft technologies. Currently Capital City Academy is an accredited centre for the Microsoft Office Specialist qualifications. The program framework provides a consistent instruction and certification process aimed at accelerating a learner's entry into the workforce or advancement of their current career. It is also a lifelong personalised learning solution that delivers low cost and accessible ICT training for students, teachers, lifelong learners, and also other individuals within the community.

Microsoft Office Specialist is the official Microsoft Office certification for desktop productivity. Certification is available in the programs listed below.

- Microsoft Word

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Microsoft Access

- Microsoft Outlook

Expert level certifications are offered for Word and Excel. Exams are available for Office 2003. The training classes are offered free of charge and price for certification exam per module is £24 for parents/carer's of Capital City Academy.

Training Information

Day : Thursday

Time : 5 pm to 6 pm

Venue: U30 @ CCA