Ofsted Information

Wayland Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.

The academy joined Inspiration Trust in 2020 and was inspected in July 2023 when it was ranked as Good in every area assessed. Since then the school has continued to grow with full year groups and oversubscription for places in year 7.

‘[Pupils] learn through well-established pedagogical teaching approaches. They benefit from the high levels of consistency in how staff behave and in what staff require from them.’ 

Highlights

• Pupils can join in with a broad and increasing range of activities outside lessons. There are multiple sports clubs and a recently re-introduced school production.
• Reading is central to leaders’ thinking. They have put in place a range of approaches to help those who struggle to read. Some pupils follow a phonics programme. All pupils read regularly in school and teachers are trained in how to help pupils to read in their subjects. Pupils’ reading is successfully enhanced as a result.
• Pupils know what to expect and how to behave.
• Pupils’ school experience is a safe and positive one.
• [Leaders] have worked effectively to ensure pupils understand the choices they have for their future education and careers.
• School and trust leaders form a strong and cohesive team which has driven, and continues to secure, school improvement.

Read Wayland Academy's Good Ofsted Inspection Report

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