School Improvement

At Waterton Academy Trust we are creating a collective of schools who work together so that success is a shared experience – for every pupil and every academy. To achieve that, we have developed an approach to school improvement which is evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of our schools and our pupils.  

At a fundamental level our aim is to forensically identify the needs of our schools and our learners, provide or broker support, and then follow up with appropriate accountability and challenge. In addition, there is a need for strong leadership and governance which includes ensuring sufficient trust-wide capacity, whilst addressing any wider conditions are conducive to improvement.

In developing our strategy, we have carefully considered several key publications to ensure that we are ambitious for our schools and our learners, including the following: 

• The DfE’s published guidance on what it considers to be indicators of a high-quality trust published Jul 2023
• The current Ofsted inspection framework
• The DfE’s Primary School Accountability technical guide

Our approach is crafted to not only meet but exceed these benchmarks, ensuring that every child within Waterton is provided with the highest quality education that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth. Through a collaborative framework that draws upon the latest educational research and best practices, we are dedicated to fostering environments where our pupils can thrive, and where outcomes are continuously improved. This strategy embodies our commitment to accountability, excellence, and the unwavering belief that every pupil deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Our school improvement objectives provide a structured approach for us to enhance our schools’ performance and pupil experiences across a broad spectrum of critical areas, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the educational provision within Waterton. The strategy is built on the following areas: