Wyberton Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 July 2025

Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. They benefit from an inclusive, nurturing environment with high-quality pastoral care. Pupils know who to talk to if they have any worries. They trust staff to deal with any concerns appropriately. Staff know pupils and their families well. The school fosters a strong sense of community and pupils talk about the family feel of the school. The school has high aspirations for all pupils. Staff are committed to meeting pupils' individual needs. As a result, pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The work of the school embodies its vision of 'growing futures together'. The school is passionate about providing pupils with opportunities to help them to fulfil their potential. A noteworthy aspect of the school's personal development provision is its enterprise and careers work. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and teaches these through its behaviour curriculum. Most pupils follow the school's expectations and routines. The school's values of love, hope, unity, curiosity and integrity are evident in the daily life of the school. Pupils are friendly and welcoming to visitors. One pupil echoed a common view saying, 'It's a super welcoming school!'

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, some pupils do not remember crucial curriculum content securely. They sometimes remember the activities that they have done rather than the important knowledge that they need to retain. As a result, some pupils cannot build on their prior learning and deepen their understanding of key concepts. The school should refine its approach to the retention of important learning, so that pupils gain a rich body of knowledge in all subjects.
• At times, children in the early years do not benefit from high-quality interactions with staff. Consequently, some children do not develop their communication and language skills as well as they could. The school must ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills that they need to develop children's communication and language throughout the early years provision, including during free choice activities and imaginative play.

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