Weavers Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2022

This is a school where staff care for pupils and are determined that they will succeed. They make sure that all pupils get the support they need. The curriculum is well planned, and pupils have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects. Pupils are proud of the school. They behave well in lessons and around the school. The new behaviour policy has had a positive impact. Bullying is rare, but when it occurs, it is taken seriously and dealt with well. Pupils say that they feel safe in the school. Teachers make sure that lessons are well designed and follow the curriculum plan. They consistently use school-wide strategies, such as 'do now', so that pupils know what to expect in lessons. Pupils have opportunities to take part in extra activities outside lessons, although these were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have established effective systems for managing pupils' behaviour and for supporting pupils with SEND. However, these systems have not been well understood by some parents. Leaders should develop strategies to engage with parents so that they can understand the work of the school.
• Leaders, with support and guidance from the trust, have put an effective curriculum framework in place, which identifies which topics should be covered over time. However, in some subjects this has been introduced recently, so not all pupils have developed a sound foundation. Leaders should now ensure that it is fully embedded and that key components of learning are secure in each subject.

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