Wetherby High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

This school places pupils at the centre of all its work. Adults care about pupils. They understand pupils' needs exceptionally well. As a result, pupils enjoy attending this happy and vibrant school. Pupils know that adults value their opinions. Consequently, pupils value their education. The school is relentless in its pursuit to build meaningful relationships. During coaching time three times a week, all adults meet with a small group of mixed-age pupils. Pupils are connected to the school, a school that knows them very well. Coaching also provides pupils with an opportunity to discuss how their week is going. The group also discusses important matters, such as how to keep safe online. As a result, pupils know not to share passwords, and to be careful how to manage their online safety. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Many pupils meet these high academic expectations. The school supports the most disadvantaged pupils to improve their achievement. Adults model how to be an exceptional member of the school community. Pupils are polite and courteous and contribute to the caring ethos of the school. Pupils' behaviour is impressive. They take responsibility for their own learning and support peers with theirs. Pupils are swift to engage with learning.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils, particularly those in receipt of pupil premium funding, have persistently high levels of absence. These pupils miss out on the many positive opportunities in school. They do not make the progress that their peers make. Leaders should continue to ensure that they work with pupils, parents and external agencies to help improve the attendance for these groups.

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