Wrenfield Learning Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 January 2024

The school prioritises building strong relationships with pupils. Most pupils join the school having experienced significant disruption to their education prior to joining the setting. The positive, respectful school culture helps pupils to settle quickly. They are soon ready to learn. The school develops personalised timetables and curriculums for its pupils. Ambition here is high. The school effectively supports students to develop their talents and interests. Staff are determined that students leave the school well-prepared for the next stage of education or employment. The environment in school is calm and orderly. Staff are adept at supporting students when they show signs of becoming anxious or losing focus. If any bullying occurs, the school takes swift and effective action. In the short time since the school opened, records of behaviour show that incidents of poor behaviour are decreasing. This is testament to the positive relationships that staff have formed with pupils as well as the school's high expectations. Pupils' attitudes to learning become increasingly positive upon attending the school. Pupils explain that they enjoy coming to school. This is reflected in their improving attendance. Books show that students take pride in their work. They are beginning to flourish in this safe environment.

What the school should improve

• The school does not use the information from reading assessments sufficiently well to identify gaps in students' reading ability. This means that students who are working below the expected level for their age, do not catch-up quickly enough. The school should ensure that reading attainment is regularly assessed and effective support put in place where gaps exist.

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