The visit which was carried out in June was the first inspection for the academy, and as well as observing lessons across a wide range of subjects, inspectors interviewed staff, governors, students, and carefully scrutinised a variety of documents.
The academy sponsor E-ACT opened the academy in 2008 and moved to a multimillion-pound new building in 2009.
Tom Megahy, Executive Principal of Trent Valley Academy said: "Clearly we are delighted to see the efforts of our whole school community recognised in this way, and we remain conscious that ongoing support from the parents and our sponsors E-ACT, is a key factor in our continuing improvement."
E-ACT Director of Education Gerry Walters said: Trent Valley Academy continues to make great progress. Like other schools in the area, it provides an excellent education for all learners, and provides a first class resource for its community."
The key areas and observations included:
Attainment at the end of Key Stage 4 is improving with most students exceeding challenging targets
Student behaviour has improved significantly with very low levels of exclusions
The majority of lessons observed were good with a small number judged outstanding
A broad and effective curriculum which meets the needs and interests of students
procedures for pastoral care being clear and well organised
The Academy is led effectively by the Principal and senior staff
The Academy receives effective challenge and support from its School Improvement Partner and representatives of the sponsors
A small number of priorities for ongoing improvement were identified, and the academy is working flat out to make sure that on their next visit, inspectors can see the difference made in all areas identified
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