Wintringham Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

New pupils arrive at Wintringham Primary Academy each week, often from other countries. The rich diversity of this rapidly growing school community makes it a welcoming, inclusive place. Pupils feel safe at school. They are eager to learn and behave very well. There is a strong culture of respect throughout the school. Bullying is not tolerated and adults intervene quickly to resolve friendship issues. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, including in the pre-school, where two- and three-year-olds play and learn harmoniously. Adults have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils are keen to meet the adults' expectations and to be 'the best version of ourselves we can be'. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are encouraged to aim high. Enriching and extending pupils' life experiences and supporting their well-being are high priorities. Pupils like the memorable trips to places like the O2, Royal Opera House and Hunstanton Beach. They enjoy themed days when specialist visitors, such as archaeologists, teach them new and unusual skills. The school's dog, Simba, greets pupils in the morning, cheers them up if they are feeling sad and helps them through any tricky moments in the school day.

What the school should improve

• Pupil numbers are increasing rapidly. The school is growing in popularity and new pupils are arriving each week into all year groups. These pupils do not always have the prior learning needed to build detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum, as their previous experiences of school are many and varied. Leaders should continue to refine their systems around assessment to identify these pupils' needs and in setting up provision to meet their needs. This will enable them to progress rapidly and achieve well in relation to their starting points.

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