The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2023

The distinctive Sikh ethos of Khalsa Academy underpins all elements of the school's work. Governors, staff and pupils see themselves 'as one'. Core Sikh values, such as truth, resilience and compassion, are frequently quoted. There is a calm, inclusive atmosphere in the school. All pupils, regardless of faith, feel valued and enjoy coming to school. Pupils feel safe in school. They appreciate the relationships they have with staff and the care that staff show them in their learning environments. When bullying happens, it is dealt with. Pupils behave well and have good attitudes to learning. There is a wide range of clubs on offer, including a large and successful Royal Air Force cadet unit. The curriculum has been carefully developed to meet pupils' needs, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers have high expectations of their pupils. Pupils make good progress through the school and are successful in external examinations.

What the school should improve

• There are inconsistencies in the way that teachers check how well pupils are learning. This means that pupils do not always know what they need to do to improve. Consequently, pupils do not consistently learn as well as they should. Senior leaders should develop their use of assessment so that all teachers systematically check for pupils' understanding.
• The school has only recently implemented intervention programmes for weaker readers. This means that those pupils in the early stages of learning to read do not make sufficient progress to catch up with their peers. Leaders need to ensure that these pupils are supported to become fluent readers and therefore access the whole curriculum.

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