Welland Park Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils are part of a happy and caring community. The core values of 'Persevere, Achieve and Respect…with Kindness' can be seen across the school. Staff know the pupils well, and relationships are strong. Pupils are confident in the school's systems and the people who keep them safe. Staff make sure the pupils behave well. Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour. Pupils look out for each other, and bullying is extremely rare. The school has set high standards in class. Pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning. Pupils are eager to rise to teachers' high expectations. Consequently, they achieve well. This is a school where pupils are proud to learn. The school provides a raft of ambitious experiences to help pupils nurture new and existing interests. Staff offer an impressive range of extra-curricular activities, including clubs and trips, for example trips to Iceland, the battlefields of the First World War and Parliament. Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and school productions, most recently 'The Little Mermaid'. These experiences enhance pupils' cultural knowledge and develop strong leadership skills. The school council and the student leadership team are forums through which pupils can express their views and have a positive impact on school life.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teachers do not check precisely that pupils have learned exactly what was intended before moving them on. This means that a small number of pupils have gaps in their knowledge, which hinders them from accessing what comes next. The school must ensure teachers consistently identify and address gaps in pupils' understanding.

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