West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

This school provides outstanding pastoral care. Devoted staff work relentlessly to ensure that pupils are safe, in school and ready to learn. Pupils appreciate the care and love that they receive from staff. They describe the school as their 'oasis of trust and calm'. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct. The behaviour policy is clear, consistently applied and well understood. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are respectful, polite and considerate of others. They are an absolute credit to the school and to the community. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils trust that any concerns will be taken seriously and dealt with swiftly. Pupils value being part of a school community that they describe as 'welcoming and truly inclusive'. Ambition is a key school value. Staff are determined to ensure that pupils achieve their potential. Every pupil receives many enrichment opportunities that extend their learning beyond the curriculum. They experience activities that they may not have previously had the opportunity to do. One pupil spoke for many when they said, 'I am so grateful to be part of West Grantham - it's a school in a million.'

What the school should improve

• The curriculum planning and implementation in a few curriculum areas are not as advanced as they are in others. This means that pupils do not secure the knowledge and skills that they could. The school must make sure that subject leadership is further developed and that all aspects of the curriculum are well planned and sequenced so that pupils achieve well across all subjects studied.

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