Wren Academy Enfield

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 November 2022

Pupils at Wren Academy Enfield are polite and respectful. This is a calm and orderly school. Pupils are safe here. Leaders have high aspirations for pupils. They are creating a school that gives every pupil the opportunity to discover their talents. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. They do not tolerate poor behaviour or any form of discrimination. Bullying is rare. When it does occur, leaders deal with it effectively. It does not persist. Pupils are clear about the standards of behaviour expected of them. They behave very well. Pupils show positive attitudes to their learning. They work hard in lessons and respond well to teachers' instructions. Teachers encourage pupils to share their ideas and contribute to class discussions. Some pupils are eager to do so. Teachers help other pupils to build their confidence in speaking out. Leaders have a strong belief in broadening pupils' experiences. Some pupils are curriculum advisers to teams of teachers. Others are members of the student council. All pupils take enrichment classes in at least two activities each year. These activities include Mandarin, knitting, chess and computer coding. Pupils enjoy this aspect of their education.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers move on to the next stage of learning too quickly. This means that some pupils do not secure their knowledge and find it difficult to build on what they have learned. Leaders should ensure that teachers secure pupils' knowledge and understanding through appropriate questioning and sequencing of activities.

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