Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils are immensely proud to attend Wilshere-Dacre Academy. They describe the school as being safe, friendly and supportive. They say it is a place where 'no one is the same, but everyone is equal'. Staff know the pupils very well. Pupils benefit from positive, caring relationships with adults at the school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They value the high level of care and support staff give their children. Pupils are courteous and respectful to adults and each other. They behave well throughout the day. Pupils follow well-established routines and expectations. Older pupils are role models for younger pupils, demonstrating high levels of self-control. There is something for everyone at breaktimes. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have thought through the social space and equipment carefully. Pupils appreciate the range of activities, such as creating dance routines to music or spending time in the quiet nurture area. Pupils have highly positive attitudes towards their learning. They say teachers make learning interesting. This motivates them to do their very best. Pupils' high regard for education is evident in their attentiveness and hard work in lessons.

What the school should improve

• Curriculum plans for a few subjects have recently been developed. Occasionally, teachers are not yet clear of the most important knowledge pupils need to learn. Consequently, some lessons do not give appropriate time and attention to this content and pupils do not learn as effectively as they could. The school should continue its work to develop these subjects and ensure they are delivered to a consistently high standard.

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