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.

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

On 14th January 2010, Capital City received a letter from the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, thanking and congratulating staff and pupils for their commitment, hard work and persistence that led to the GCSE results achieved in 2009. He praises the good progress that has been made and expresses confidence that Capital City will continue to move forward in this positive direction.

To read the full letter, please click on the following link -  letter_from_the_secretary_of_state (44.14 Kb)