Welland Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils enjoy and value learning. They work hard in lessons and show determination. Pupils ask interesting questions and speak articulately about what they are learning. Children in early years delight in exploring the learning activities the school provides. They sustain concentration and attentively listen to others during class discussions. Pupils thrive in the school's positive ethos. They encourage and support their peers when they find something tricky to learn. Pupils take pride in their achievements and celebrate the success of others. They achieve the high curriculum goals the school sets. By the end of Year 6, pupils are ready for their next steps in education. Pupils have fun learning and playing together and forge strong relationships. On the playground, pupils thrive because of the high-quality opportunities the school provides. For example, during playtime pupils learn how to ride bicycles, take part in a range of sports, and build dens. Older pupils capably take up the responsibility of showing younger pupils how to play with kindness and concern for others. At lunch, pupils are polite, show good manners and tidy up after themselves. When friends fall out with each other, pupils are well equipped by the school to find positive solutions.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, learning tasks for pupils with SEND are not matched closely enough to their needs. As a result, these pupils sometimes do not understand or remember what they have been taught. The school needs to better support teachers to ensure they provide learning activities that consistently meet the needs of pupils with SEND.

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