Stanwick Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Senior leaders have an accurate view of the school. They have wasted no time in bringing about improvements to teaching and leadership.

Trustees and members of the local governing body demonstrate high ambition for the school. They have provided effective support for leaders this year. Most subject leaders are new to their roles this year.

Some have made a very strong start, providing training for colleagues and successfully implementing new approaches to teaching. Not all new subject leaders undertake their roles fully. Leaders' plans for improvement are not precise enough.

The criteria by which they will measure the success of ...their actions are too vague. Most parents speak highly of the work of the school and would recommend the school to others. Several parents said they would like communication between school and home to improve.

Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to explain new ideas to pupils and extend pupils' knowledge of new vocabulary. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to learn alongside their peers. Teachers and teaching assistants are skilled at asking questions that will deepen pupils' understanding.

The curriculum is broad and balanced. The full range of subjects is taught. Leaders have recently begun a review of the curriculum to ensure that the detail of what will be taught is more logically planned.

Teachers do not make sure that all pupils, particularly some middle-ability pupils, receive the support they need to achieve as well as they could. Pupils behave well in lessons and during their recreation time. The school provides a calm, friendly atmosphere in which to learn.

Teachers ensure that pupils gain a good understanding of British values, linking them to the school's values. Pupils do not, however, demonstrate a good knowledge of a range of world religions and cultures. Children get off to a good start in the early years.

The quality of teaching is good in the Reception class and the children are well placed to start Year 1.

Information about this school

Stanwick Primary School converted to become Stanwick Academy in August 2016 as part of Manor Academy Trust. In September 2018, the trust was renamed as Nene Education Trust (NET).

The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils entitled to free school meals is below the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is just above the national average.

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