Winterstoke Hundred Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Since opening in September 2020 with one year group, the pupil population has increased and so the school has changed significantly year-on-year. Pupils have adapted to the changes and are well supported by staff, both for their well-being and academically. This also applies to students who join the school in the sixth form. Pupils' behaviour in lessons is calm and orderly. All pupils know the routines for learning. Pupils share the limited social space with students from the sixth form. Sometimes, these areas can become noisy and crowded. However, staff manage this well. The school expects to move into a new building in the near future. The school creates a sense of belonging for pupils. For example, the innovative breakfast club makes it attractive to come to school. As a result, many pupils arrive early and attend well. Many pupils participate in the wide programme of clubs, such as cadets, quilting, pop-up choir and a full range of sports. Many pupils follow the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme or volunteer at the local food bank.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, systems used by teachers to check what pupils understand are not used accurately. As a result, some teachers are not clear how well pupils are learning. They do not have the information to respond when some pupils do not understand. The trust needs to make sure teachers check pupils' understanding effectively.
• Planned reading interventions for pupils who are in the early stages of learning to read are in their infancy. Staff are trained, but reading interventions have not happened quickly enough. As a result, pupils do not develop their reading fluency promptly. The trust needs to make sure pupils receive effective support to secure their reading.

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