Oasis Academy Wintringham

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Leaders have instilled a culture of high ambition combined with effective pastoral care across the school. There is a strong emphasis on aspiration and character development, alongside learning the curriculum. Older pupils have very clear aims for their next steps after school. This is because teachers provide pupils with effective careers advice and foster links with local colleges. Pupils appreciate the time taken to teach them important aspects of personal development. Pupils learn how to be safe and to lead healthy lives. When pupils do not know something about a sensitive topic, they can find out more by using the confidential 'ask it basket'. Teachers listen to pupils to make the personal development curriculum relevant to them. Pupils have a variety of leadership opportunities at school. They value the opportunity to work with staff to influence what happens in school. For example, staff and pupils work together to challenge bullying. If bullying happens, there are clear systems in place to deal with it. Pupils feel safe in school because they trust the adults who support them.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in some subjects at key stage 3 does not take sufficient account of what pupils already know. As a result, some pupils are not secure in important knowledge and understanding in Year 7. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in the early part of key stage 3 builds carefully on what pupils know from primary school.
• Some pupils fail to meet staff's expectations for good behaviour at all times. This has led to an increase in suspensions and exclusions. Leaders should continue to identify and apply effective strategies to support pupils so that they improve their behaviour.

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