School Vision/Ethos

Our Vision 'Leading the Way'

At Wayland Academy, we proudly work together to have a positive impact on each other, our happiness, our grades and our lives. We are delighted this ethos was seen by Ofsted during our inspection in July 2023 in which we were rated as ‘Good’ in all four categories. “The culture of the school is defined by high expectations and underpinned by clear structures. From lining up at the end of lunch, to working quietly on ‘starter activities’, pupils know what to expect. They learn through well-established pedagogical teaching approaches. They benefit from the high levels of consistency in how staff behave and in what staff require of them. As a result, pupils’ school experience is a safe and positive one.” Ofsted Report July 2023. 

The school has changed dramatically for the better over the last few years - we welcome anyone within our community to come and witness firsthand why they should be proud of their local secondary school. We are committed to 'Leading the Way' for our students and the local community - ensuring students achieve their best with the support of those around them. We envision a future where every student leaves Wayland Academy with strong qualifications, memorable experiences and the skills to face life's challenges. We will achieve this together by working hard for our futures; being kind to ourselves, each other and our environment; developing our motivation and resilience in all we do and working towards independence every day.