Learning Together
“This school focuses a lot on learning together in our classes, as groups and in year groups. Teachers also give students one-to-one feedback, where pupils are able to learn in detail and improve.”
Year 10 Pupil
Fundamentally, we believe that pupils should be happy at school, feel safe and enjoy learning. To achieve and maintain these goals, we set high expectations on attendance and behaviour which clearly set the right tone for a positive attitude to learning and achievement.
Our latest developments include Chromebooks for Learning in our partnership with Google. This creates additional opportunities for pupils both in school and at home. Combine this with our move into a multi-academy trust, and the opportunities for collaborative learning expand further.
Achieving Together
“Pupils are always pushed to achieve more and to never just stop at our target grade. Teachers also put together extra classes after school and in the mornings for students of a high ability and for those who need more support. The school makes sure that we all achieve our best.”
Year 10 Prefect
Having created the productive learning environment you expect, we have the platform for success.
We have the expectation that each pupil will do their best, work hard and receive expert teaching to assist them to reach their goals/targets.
Underpinning learning is a robust tracking and monitoring system which records progress and sets targets for improvement; this combined with parental support provides everything needed to succeed.
Working Together
“From the start of Year 7, students work together with people from different backgrounds, areas, and abilities. We are placed in many different classes and settings in school, to help us to improve our social skills, and to prepare us for the future.” Year 9 Pupil
We provide many opportunities for pupils to collaborate with others throughout their time at Witton Park, both in school and beyond.
Visitors to school, and those who host us on visits and trips, are overwhelmingly impressed with pupils, on their approach to learning and the way in which they conduct themselves whilst working together or leading others.
However, we constantly seek ways to improve how we work together. Our Chromebooks for Learning Scheme is a good example of the opportunities for pupils to work collaboratively to support each other.
In addition, our move into the Achievement through Collaboration multi academy trust is a significant step by the school to widen horizons for both pupils and staff.
Stronger Together
“Witton Park Academy is a place where I feel safe and I enjoy learning. All the staff have helped me learn and achieve my goals. Behaviour in class is excellent, and this all helps all the students learn together. Thank you!” Sanah, Year 7
Over recent years, we have developed a pastoral team that provide pupils, parents and our community with high levels of support and care.
Our focus is on tolerance and respect. At Witton Park, we pride ourselves on nurturing a common purpose and belonging based on our shared values. We provide pupils with a voice through our Student Council and frequent pupil voice focus groups.
The feedback collected at each Parents’ Evening demonstrates that parents support our view that pupils are happy, safe and make good progress.
With school, pupil and parents all working together, Witton Park is a great place to be.
Growing Together
“Witton Park has helped me grow by supporting me in every lesson. They encourage teamwork in class, and I find you form good relationships with students and teachers. This helps challenge us – so ultimately we can succeed together!” Aliyah, Year 10
Future Plans
Sustaining all the things we do well is a challenge; however, to grow stronger as a school, we are committed to looking at ways to do this.
We have very good partnerships with a number of primary schools for whom we provide additional Maths lessons.
We work together with a number of primary schools to improve our own curriculum and transition into secondary school. This not only supports pupils but offers a more challenging curriculum.
Growing together with our partners will further strengthen our school, particularly as we welcome primary schools into our multi-academy trust.