Weelsby Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2022

Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel cared for and successful. Staff have high expectations of how pupils should behave and how well they can do in their work. Pupils have the utmost respect for their teachers and so rise to these expectations. Children in the early years get off to a flying start in their knowledge and attitudes. They use what staff have taught them when working independently. Children are highly focused on what they are doing as the environment is so well matched to what they have been taught and what they need to learn next. This excellent start is built on as pupils progress through the school. All pupils and staff understand the behaviour policy. Staff are consistent and nip any small issues in the bud so that pupils can get on with their learning. Pupils know that issues like poor behaviour or even bullying do occasionally happen. However, they know that staff will sort these problems out, and so pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have come up with creative approaches to improve pupils' life skills and understanding of the world. Some pupils form a 'mini police' squad in school that works with a local police officer to talk about issues they see in and around school. Pupils are taught how to save money and how to manage their finances. They get chance to put this into practice by saving up for books and toys in the school shop, 'Weelsbystones'.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects in key stages 1 and 2, some teachers lack aspects of important subject knowledge. Teachers sometimes miss when pupils have not fully understood something. Teachers sometimes do not consider the precise teaching and work that pupils need. Pupils make mistakes that are not corrected, or struggle to complete tasks when this happens. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the subject knowledge that they need in all the subjects across the curriculum.

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