Ofsted
Ofsted report praises Woodpecker Hall Academy
We are delighted to be able to share with you the findings of a very positive report from Ofsted. After our inspection on 11 and 12 June 2024 we have received another ‘Good’ school rating from them with some 'Outstanding elements'.
• Quality of Education – Good
• Behaviour and Attitudes – Good
• Personal Development – Outstanding
• Leadership and Management – Good
• Early Years – Outstanding
This is an extremely encouraging verdict on our wonderful school and the teaching team and an endorsement of all the excellent work that happens at Woodpecker Hall Academy on a daily basis.
Dr Donald Graham, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said:
"We are thrilled with the 'Good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting several outstanding elements. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our remarkable children, the exceptional efforts of our teachers, and the unwavering support of our families. Together, we continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of our school community."
Highlights from the report:
We are a GOOD School with areas that are OUTSTANDING.
- Pupils are proud of their school.
- Pupils’ wellbeing is carefully considered.
- The school has developed an ambitious curriculum which matches, and in places exceeds, what is expected nationally.
- Staff in the early years maximise every opportunity to develop children’s vocabulary and extend their learning across each area of learning.
- Pupils work hard and achieve well, including in national assessments.
- Pupils with special educational needs are swiftly identified and well supported.
- Pupils behave well and exemplify the school’s values.
- Pupils personal development is exceptional.
What can we do better?
The inspection team agreed with the school that Art and Religious Education are well planned and sequenced. However, within these areas, opportunities for assessment need to be further developed. This is an area that we will be working on next year as a school.
We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised the quality of teaching and learning in the school and the hard work that goes on to ensure we provide the very best education and life opportunities for our children.
We want to be the best possible school that we can be and we must always be looking to see how we can improve. The inspector’s recommended next steps for the school, already identified by us, will now be our priorities for further progress.