Welbourne Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 October 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this school. They are safe and well-cared-for. The school provides an inclusive and nurturing environment. Relationships are strong and respectful, both between pupils themselves, and between pupils and adults. Pupils understand that leaders want them to do well. They enjoy their lessons and try hard with their work. There is a newly detailed, broad and interesting curriculum in place with a focus on basic skills. Pupils are keen to learn and participate well in lessons. Well-established routines and high expectations support learning effectively. Most pupils behave well. They understand and follow the rules and know the difference between right and wrong. However, there are a small number of pupils who persistently leave lessons. When this happens, both they and pupils around them miss out on learning. The curriculum is enhanced by a wide extra-curricular offer that includes, for example, music and physical education (PE), both delivered by specialists. Pupils appreciate and access these wider opportunities. Pupils can also access the daily breakfast and after-school clubs, where healthy food is provided alongside a range of engaging activities.

What the school should improve

• A small number of pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour leave lessons too frequently. This has an impact on their learning and causes disruption to the learning of others. Leaders need to continue their work to further minimise any disruption in class, ensuring pupils remain in class. The school needs to make sure successful strategies are implemented for pupils to use that support them to manage their own behaviour.

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