Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Sir William Roberston Academy staff and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils understand and follow the school's values of 'involvement, kindness, responsibility, creativity and critical thought, resilience and achievement'. They work hard and achieve well. Social inclusion is at the heart of this community. The school expects every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to engage fully with school life. This work equips and empowers pupils to achieve academically, and to understand what it means to be good citizens. Pupils attend well and are keen to learn. They are friendly and welcoming. Pupils behave respectfully towards each other. They know how to report any concerns they may have and trust adults to deal with them effectively. As a result, pupils feel safe and are kept safe here. Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs on offer, mainly at lunchtimes. For example, they like taking part in sports events and performing arts. The school ensures that pupils develop an understanding of the diversity of modern Britain. Pupils enjoy a broad range of trips and visits to enhance their learning. Many pupils value being involved with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, assessment is not used effectively to determine what pupils have learned and what they need to revisit. When this happens, misunderstandings, errors and gaps in pupils' learning are not identified or resolved before moving them on to new learning. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment effectively to determine what pupils have learned and what they need to learn next, thus embedding pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills in the longer term.

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