Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2023

Pupils greatly enjoy attending Wilmington Grammar School for Boys. It is a warm, friendly and aspirational school, and pupils feel happy and safe here. Pupils recognise, understand and value each other's differences. Any incidents of bullying are resolved quickly by staff. Pupils understand the high expectations leaders have of them. Staff guide them very well to live up to these through the school's shared 'PRIDE' values of personal excellence, respect, innovation, determination and equality. These high expectations help all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Pupils behave in an exemplary manner. In lessons, they are eager to learn. At social times, they enjoy happily chatting together, often in mixed year groups. There is a huge variety of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities for pupils to enjoy. For instance, they can become form captains, prefects and members of the equality and diversity group. Pupils are able to participate in a wide range of music and sports activities or join the 'Formula 1' club. Large numbers take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Sixth-form students enjoy volunteering and supporting younger pupils with their learning.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teachers move on to new learning without fully checking that all pupils have understood key concepts. This means that some pupils, particularly those with SEND, do not secure the depth of knowledge that they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers check that all pupils, especially those with SEND, have grasped new knowledge securely so that pupils know and remember more of the intended curriculum.

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