West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy (WBCA) staff and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils experience consistent and high-quality support to become the best they can be. The school has set very high expectations for pupils' future academic achievements and their development. Staff relentlessly focus on helping pupils to meet these high standards. As a result, the school enables pupils to fulfil their aspirations. Pupils understand and follow the WBCA values which put 'decency' and 'respect' at the heart of everything the school does. Relationships between pupils and staff are highly courteous and respectful. Pupils are happy and safe. A typical parent comment is: 'WBCA staff are amazing and do their best to make sure the school is a community rather than just a school'. The school places an exceptionally strong emphasis on pupils' personal development. The school puts itself at the centre of the local community to celebrate and support pupils inside and outside school. Pupils can explain their understanding of fundamental British values such as democracy clearly. Pupil leadership opportunities include wellbeing ambassadors and sports leaders. Pupils regularly take part in a range of extra-curricular activities such as young engineers, enterprise and poetry by heart.

What the school should improve

• The school has not ensured that all teachers consistently check that all pupils understand what has been learned and what they can remember. This means that gaps in some pupils' knowledge are not always identified and addressed. The school should ensure that all teachers consistently check what all pupils know and can do and adapt their teaching accordingly to close any gaps in learning.

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