Wrenthorpe Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils' achievement has improved significantly since the time of the last inspection and is now good. Pupils are now making good progress in their reading, writing and mathematics and reach above-average attainment by the end of Year 6.

Pupils who are supported by the pupil premium funding make outstanding progress in reading and mathematics and good progress in their writing. As a result, gaps in how well they are doing compared to others in the school are closing quickly. The quality of teaching has also improved and is now consistently good.

There are examples of outstanding teaching. Teachers have a good knowledge of the subjects the...y teach and use resources creatively to support pupils' learning. Pupils have positive attitudes to their work, which are a significant factor in the good progress they are making in their lessons.

Leaders have a clear understanding of what is working well and what could be better still. Since the time of the last inspection, their actions to raise achievement and improve the quality of teaching have been successful. Governance is very effective.

Governors have developed robust procedures to monitor the school's work and have set aspirational targets for improvement. They offer support and challenge in equal measure. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The proportion of pupils who are making better than expected progress is good overall, but higher in some classes than others.

Occasionally, teachers do not check pupils' understanding thoroughly enough during lessons. As a result, those who have understood a task and are capable of moving on in their work are held back. The quality of marking has improved but could be better still.

Some marking still only praises pupils' efforts rather than clearly explaining what is needed to improve their work.

Information about this school

The school is similar in size to an average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for support through the pupil premium is below average.

The pupil premium is additional government funding provided for children who are looked after by the local authority, those from service families, and those known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is below average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or who have a statement of special educational needs is below average.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. Since the time of the last inspection, school leaders have been receiving support from the Outwood Academy pyramid of schools.

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