Wyvern College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Wyvern College is inclusive with a strong community feel. Pupils respect diversity and feel confident to be different. Relationships are very positive. As one parent said, 'My daughter has flourished due to the positive role models and encouraging culture at this school.' Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The school's values of 'think, grow, care' underpin all aspects of school life. There are high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. The school strives to provide the same high-quality education to all pupils, regardless of their starting points or the challenges they face. Pupils consequently achieve well. Most pupils behave well. They are polite and friendly. They enjoy collecting PRIDE points for being 'Prepared, Respectful, Involved and DEdicated'. Staff have high expectations of behaviour. Pupils recognise the improvements in behaviour after a dip last year. Most pupils have confidence that any bullying issues will be dealt with well because they trust the adults in the school. There is a wide range of clubs to enable pupils to develop their talents and interests in sports, the arts and beyond, such as gardening club and chess club. Trips, both local and international, are popular. During the inspection, pupils were enthusiastically rehearsing for their Christmas concert. Pupils talked excitedly about the upcoming production of 'Shrek the Musical'. Leadership opportunities abound, including as prefects, sports leaders and anti-bullying ambassadors.

What the school should improve

• The implementation of the curriculum is not yet securely and consistently embedded across all subjects. This means that some pupils do not make the progress they should. Leaders should ensure that the best teaching knowledge and expertise are shared, so that pupils learn consistently well.
• Sometimes teachers move on to new learning before checking that pupils have understood what is being taught. When this happens, some pupils find it more difficult to understand the learning that follows. The school should ensure that teachers thoroughly check that pupils have grasped key knowledge and concepts before moving on, so that gaps in understanding are addressed in a timely manner.

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