Harris Academy Wimbledon

Overview

The report describes an “inclusive community” where pupils are “happy in school” and “enjoy their learning immensely.” Leaders provide a “broad and highly ambitious curriculum” that prepares students to become “responsible and well-rounded members of society.” The school is characterised by “exceptional” attitudes to learning and “consistently high expectations” of behaviour.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “exceptional and aspirational,” with subjects “planned and sequenced” to ensure pupils build knowledge “progressively over time.”
• Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who explain concepts clearly, check for understanding, and promptly fill any “gaps in pupils’ learning.”
• Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with leaders identifying needs quickly and organising learning into “clearly defined small steps.”
• Personal development is “exemplary,” featuring “well-designed enrichment activities” and a “carefully designed” careers programme.
• Behaviour is excellent; pupils are “well mannered and respectful,” and bullying “rarely happens” due to swift staff intervention.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” supported by a “strong culture of safeguarding” created through staff training and good working relationships with outside agencies.