Viewley Hill Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2022

Viewley Hill is a welcoming, warm and happy place to be. Pupils buzz with excitement while they learn. They behave very well in school and go out of their way to be friendly to others. Adults have high expectations. They teach pupils how to be polite and confident. This is a school where pupils ask each other about how they are feeling and greet each other warmly. Adults keep pupils safe. Pupils know adults will listen to them and help to solve any problems. Pupils talk confidently about how to be safe outside school. They like the number of visitors who talk to them about their safety and well-being. Bullying is uncommon. Pupils know what to do if they see it or experience it, and staff deal with it effectively. Leaders are passionate and determined that pupils do well and have memorable experiences at school. Pupils enjoy the exciting things they learn. Parents and carers appreciate the time staff take to talk about how well their child is doing. One parent, reflecting the views of many, said, 'We're always met with a smile, a listening ear and prompt feedback and guidance on the next steps'.

What the school should improve

• In a small minority of subjects, teachers do not plan lessons that enable pupils to use prior knowledge effectively to help them to learn more. As a result, pupils do not always remember what they have learned before, and do not always link ideas together. Subject leaders need to support teachers further to make sure they are confident to enact the curriculum as leaders intend.

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