Westbury Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
104
AGES
7 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(09/11/2022)
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85%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
60%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
76.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Chingford Road
Bilborough
Nottingham
NG8 3BT
01159155858

School Description

Pupils have strong and trusting relationships with adults. Staff know the pupils well and create a nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and appreciated. Most pupils feel safe at school and get on well with their close peers. There are few incidents of bullying. Some pupils are courteous and respond well to instructions. They enjoy rewards for their positive conduct. However, the behaviour of some pupils, particularly older ones, is more challenging. Their lessons are quite frequently disrupted by poor behaviour and inappropriate language. Some pupils are disrespectful and too familiar when they interact with adults. These adults do not always set a good example in response. Older pupils are proud of their achievements as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. Other opportunities for pupils to benefit from extra-curricular activities are limited. Most parents and carers are positive about the school. One summed up the views of others in saying, ‘There is a very clear message that staff will not give up on pupils, despite their difficulties.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Pupils who are at an early stage of learning to read do not get the support they need. Teachers are poorly trained. They do not have a secure knowledge of phonics or of how to teach it effectively. Their approach to teaching phonics is inconsistent. Pupils repeat errors made by teachers when pronouncing the sounds that letters make. Pupils’ reading books do not closely match their phonic knowledge. They are not able to practise the sounds they know and cannot break down unfamiliar words. These pupils do not gain the knowledge and skills they need to become confident and fluent readers quickly enough.

Westbury Academy Parent Reviews



85% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 25% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 35% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 40% Strongly Agree 20% Agree 15% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>40, "strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 30% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 0% Strongly Agree 50% Agree 20% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>0, "strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 40% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 35% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 30% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 30% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 30% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 35% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022
Yes 85% No 15% {"yes"=>85, "no"=>15} Figures based on 20 responses up to 09-11-2022

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