Ark Walworth Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to Ark Walworth Academy. The school community is friendly and welcoming. Pupils' behaviour is calm and caring. This is in keeping with the motto they devised themselves. Pupils are considerate and respectful of all members of the school community. They value and celebrate diversity. Pupils trust the staff and appreciate their dedication and support. They know that the adults listen to them. This gives them the confidence to express themselves and to articulate their views. Sixth-form students explain how their interactions with staff and younger pupils have helped improve behaviour and relationships. Bullying is extremely rare and is dealt with effectively if it happens. As a result, pupils and students feel safe and are kept safe here. All pupils, and the students in the expanding sixth form, know the school expects the very best of them academically as well as socially. They are keen to learn, work hard and achieve well. The curriculum is ambitious. Pupils and students are well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training. A high percentage of sixth-form students go on to university.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, assessment is not used consistently in lessons to check what pupils have learned. In these instances, pupils' misconceptions are not identified or addressed swiftly enough. This limits the depth of understanding these pupils secure. The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently to check pupils' learning and address any errors or gaps in their learning.

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