Does Ofsted inspect Academies?
A. Yes – Academies are inspected by OFSTED using the same framework as for maintained schools. A full inspection is carried out on an Academy within 5 or 6 terms of them opening. Q. Can Academies select? Are they selective? A. Academies cannot select students except through fair banding (like all maintained schools), though some are able to admit up to 10 per cent of students each year on the basis of their aptitude for the specialism concerned, although many choose not to do so. Q. It is important to note that the Drapers’ Academy will not be selecting students on the basis of aptitude. A. In all cases, the admission arrangements for each academy are agreed with the Secretary of State as a condition of the funding agreement and are consistent with the code of practice on admissions and with admissions law that applies to all state maintained schools. Q. Do students attending an Academy follow the national curriculum? A. As part of gaining Funding Agreement, Academies must agree to fol
