Woodhouse Academy is a caring school with a calm and respectful atmosphere. Pupils feel happy and safe here. They attend regularly and feel well supported by staff. Bullying is rare. Staff work alongside pupils to resolve issues that do occur. Staff know pupils well. They want the best for every pupil and expectations are high. Pupils understand and respond well to these high expectations. They behave well around the school and work hard in lessons. Teachers ensure that lessons are well planned. They challenge pupils to develop new knowledge in every lesson. Pupils rise to this challenge, showing pride in their work. They contribute thoughtfully to class discussions and show determination when completing independent tasks. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Examples include sports, robotics, gardening, drama, dance and languages clubs. Pupils appreciate these opportunities and talk enthusiastically about participating in them. The majority of parents and carers would recommend the school to others. They praise leadership, quality of teaching, pastoral care and the range of extra-curricular activities. One parent summed up the views of many by saying, ‘Strong leadership is evident, with a perfect balance of focus on performance and personal growth in a caring culture.’