Parkview Academy

Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road, Margate, Kent CT9 2AN

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inspection report:

Overall outcome The school does not meet all of the independent school standards that were checked during this inspection

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inspection report:

At its most recent inspection, in July 2025, the school was judged to not meet all of the independent school standards and associated requirements.

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inspection report:

The purpose of this inspection was to monitor the progress the school has made in meeting the independent school standards and other requirements that it was judged to not comply with at its previous inspection.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out progress monitoring inspections of independent schools, we report on the school’s likely compliance with part 8 of the independent school standards first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the independent school standards consistently. The standard in part 8 is intended to ensure that the quality of leadership and management at the school is sufficient for that purpose.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The standards in this part were not met at the previous inspection, in July 2025, because the proprietor had not ensured that all the independent school standards were met consistently.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Weaknesses were identified in the school’s curriculum and assessment processes. The school’s post Ofsted action plan was submitted to the Department for Education (DfE) in October 2025 and subsequently accepted by the DfE in December 2025.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Evidence from this progress monitoring inspection shows that the post Ofsted action plan has not been implemented effectively. Although leaders have taken action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection, there is still more work to be done for the school to meet the independent school standards. The proprietor has introduced systems to support leaders to identify steps that need to be taken to secure the necessary improvements in the curriculum and assessment processes. These are demonstrating some impact; however, progress is not sufficient to ensure the requirements of the standards are consistently met.

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

At the previous inspection in July 2025, these standards were not met because there were weaknesses in how the curriculum was implemented and how well it was adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. There were also weaknesses in how well teachers checked that pupils were learning the intended curriculum

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Curriculum

Evidence from this inspection shows the school has made some progress in addressing some of the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. Curriculum policies have been developed for each subject. Leaders have considered how pupils’ targets from their education, health and care plans can be transferred to lesson planning. This helps staff to understand the specific needs of pupils during lessons. The impact of this is variable depending on the subject. Lesson planning in some subjects takes greater account of the aptitudes and needs of pupils than in others. In the most effective examples, pupils’ identified learning and behaviour needs, inform strategies and adaptations, but this is not consistent.

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Curriculum

There is still not an effective curriculum in place for pupils who need to secure phonics and require early reading support. This impacts access to the rest of the curriculum for these pupils and means that gaps in learning persist.

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Assessment

Leaders have implemented an overarching assessment system. In key stage 4, this identifies the objectives that pupils need to achieve to secure qualifications. In key stage 3, this is based on the national curriculum and schemes of work. Teachers use strategies to check pupils’ understanding during lessons. Although these processes are in place, there is more work to be done to ensure that staff understand how to use assessment information to tailor the curriculum for all pupils. Consequently, gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not being robustly targeted. This includes for pupils who have not yet secured foundational knowledge in phonics, spelling and handwriting.

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Assessment

The relevant standards in part 1 remain unmet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding were effective at the previous inspection.

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Safeguarding

Evidence from this inspection show that the school continues to promote a positive safeguarding culture. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. There are effective systems and processes in place to keep pupils safe. Leaders understand the importance of safeguarding and actively promote the wellbeing of pupils. They have a clear understanding of their statutory duties and the particular risks that pupils here face. Record-keeping helps leaders to have an accurate oversight of concerns. Staff are well trained. This helps them to remain alert to any signs of harm. Leaders seek advice and support when necessary. The school’s safeguarding policy is compliant and is made available to parents.

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Safeguarding

The relevant standards in part 3 remain met.

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The recruitment checks made on staff, supply staff and the proprietor

The standards in Part 4 were met at the previous inspection in July 2025.

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The recruitment checks made on staff, supply staff and the proprietor

Evidence from this inspection found secure systems are in place to ensure that recruitment checks are made in a timely manner. Leaders show a clear understanding of the requirements of ‘Keeping Safe in Education 2025’. Appropriate checks are made on staff prior to them commencing their role within school. This includes checks related to medical fitness. Leaders know the importance of safer recruitment and make good use of opportunities throughout the application process to assess the suitability of candidates.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The single central record is well maintained and reflects the school’s commitment to safer recruitment. The proprietor has ensured that effective strategies are in place for recording appropriate recruitment checks. Leaders understand the school’s duty to make a referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service, under section 35 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The relevant standards in part 4 remain met.

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under sections 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. Inspectors checked the school’s compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

Following our renewed inspection framework, all inspections are now led by His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs) or by Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) who have previously served as HMIs.

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About this inspection

The inspection was conducted without notice. This was the first progress monitoring inspection since the school’s standard inspection, in July 2025. At this time, the school was judged to not comply with the independent school standards.

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About this inspection

The DfE required the school to submit an action plan. This was submitted in October 2025 and assessed as satisfactory by Ofsted in December 2025. It was accepted by the DfE in December 2025.

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About this inspection

Inspectors spoke with the headteacher, assistant headteacher and education consultant during the inspection. It was not possible to speak to the chair of the proprietor body during the inspection.

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About this inspection

Inspectors also considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including the single central record of pre-employment checks and whether the school’s safeguarding policy is available to parents and carers. These requirements of the independent school standards are met.

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About this school

Proprietor Parkview Education Ltd - Mr B Bhogal Headteacher Mr Steven Bing Type of school Other Independent Special School Capacity 25 Annual fees for day pupils £89,995 Email address parkviewacademy@parkviewcare.co.uk

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work- – 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan; and  3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school- – 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught; – 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons; – 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils’ work regularly and thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress;

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

 34(1) The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school- – 34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently; – 34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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