Warwick Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 January 2023

Warwick Academy is a friendly and welcoming school. Pupils enjoy their learning and being with their friends. Pupils say that they feel safe. They know that bullying is not allowed. Pupils like that staff are quick to sort out concerns for them. Pupils are proud of their school. One pupil told inspectors: 'This school has really improved.' Staff have high expectations of pupils. The school's values permeate its work. Pupils understand the values. They are aspirational and want to achieve. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school. They like being school ambassadors and school councillors. One pupil told inspectors: 'We are all ambassadors really because we all like to be responsible.' Pupils are a credit to the school. They behave very well. They are well mannered. They care for each other. Pupils understand diversity and equality. They say that everyone should be treated fairly. Most parents and carers are delighted with the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'The change in this school has been amazing. All staff work extremely hard and have the children's best interests at heart.' Parents like that staff deal quickly with any concerns they may have. They appreciate the range of after-school clubs.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the delivery of the curriculum does not focus sufficiently well enough on supporting pupils to remember the most important knowledge. Checks on what pupils know and understand are sometimes not linked closely to what leaders expect pupils to learn. On occasions, pupils remember activities, rather than the underpinning knowledge needed for future learning. Leaders need to support teachers to implement the curriculum in a way that helps pupils to understand and recall key knowledge securely and over the long term.

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