The Wisdom Academy

Overview

The school does not meet all independent school standards, specifically regarding the quality of leadership and management. While significant improvements have been made to the curriculum, teaching, and assessment since the previous inspection, these changes have not been in place long enough to demonstrate consistent, sustained compliance.

Strengths

• The curriculum has been redesigned and is now "clearly set out and understood by staff," with effective progression in core subjects.
• Teaching is described as "much more consistent and purposeful," with calm classrooms and well-established routines.
• Assessment is now used effectively to identify knowledge gaps and adapt lessons, helping pupils build learning over time.
• Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff receiving regular training and pupils feeling safe and supported.
• Staff describe a "more open and supportive working culture," with training linked closely to school priorities.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must demonstrate that improvements are "sustained" and "embedded securely across the whole school" over time.
• Further work is required to ensure foundation subjects are "as strong as the core areas."
• The proprietor must ensure the leadership and management standard is met consistently, as it is currently not.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding at the school remains effective, with robust systems for reporting concerns, checking visitors, and ensuring pupils feel safe.