All Saints Church of England Primary School, Laxfield

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils flourish in this calm and compassionate school environment.

Pupils are happy and feel safe. The school has a highly inclusive ethos and is ambitious for everyone. Pupils know teachers are always on hand to help if they find work tricky.

Pupils are enthusiastic about learning and show high levels of focus in lessons. The school rules remind pupils to be 'ready, respectful and responsible' and they endeavour to do their best. Most pupils achieve exceptionally well.

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make great progress through the curriculum from their starting points.

Pupils develop a strong sense of responsibility... and community involvement. The school council provides a platform for pupils to learn about democracy, make decisions and contribute positively to school life.

This develops a strong sense of self-belief and empowerment in pupils. The school's ambition for pupils to be 'ready to change the world' is embodied in many ways, one of which is the way they responsibly lead lunchtime clubs.

Pupils learn about global issues, such as war and refugee experiences.

This helps to nurture empathy and a sense of social responsibility. The school's link with a school in Kenya helps deepens pupils' understanding of diversity and respect for different cultures.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school's curriculum is broad, interesting and ambitious.

The key knowledge and vocabulary pupils need to learn and by when is clearly set out. As pupils journey through the school's curriculum, they make connections between different concepts. For example, pupils use their knowledge of the human body in science when they look at the impact of exercise in physical education (PE).

Pupils frequently recap their learning to check that their knowledge is secure. Teachers present information clearly. They take time to carefully model new techniques and skills precisely.

Teachers regularly check pupils' learning and make appropriate adaptations to teaching. Staff adapt teaching very effectively for pupils with SEND. This helps them to achieve success.

It allows everyone to learn together and access the curriculum.

Pupils with SEND benefit greatly from the time they spend in the school's quiet and calming spaces. They get the extra help they need to achieve their individual targets.

Early language development is a priority. Precise checks in the early years lead to swift support for children with speech, language and communication needs. Staff have frequent high-quality interactions with children.

They promote children's communication and language skills very well.

Pupils achieve highly in reading. They learn to read with books that are closely matched to their phonics knowledge.

Well-trained staff help pupils to become confident, fluent readers. Pupils who need more help to keep up receive timely and effective support. Staff are quick to identify the sounds pupils find difficult.

They make sure pupils practise these and provide extra help, so they catch up quickly. Pupils are enthusiastic readers. They like the extensive range of books, poems and articles they read each week.

This helps to broaden their knowledge and expands their vocabulary. Pupils of all ages enjoy the purposefully pupil run lunchtime library club.

Children in the early years are well prepared for Year 1.

The exceptionally well-organised learning environment aides the development of children's independence and decision-making. The early years curriculum enables children to build strong foundations in their learning. Staff provide children with a range of well-chosen resources and activities which allow them to apply their counting and number knowledge.

Children show high levels of concentration as they practise their writing. Trips to places like the local museum help them to learn about the world around them. Staff help children to understand and manage their feelings.

This helps them to play cooperatively together and show kindness to each other.

Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and kind.

There is a calm atmosphere in lessons because pupils are familiar with the routines and expectations set for them. Pupils appreciate the 'special mentions' that recognise their positive behaviour and achievements. Pupils enjoy earning 'house points'.

They celebrate their friends' achievements too. For example, pupils like readily applauding the winning house even when it is not their own.

An extensive array of opportunities promotes pupils' personal development.

Trips and visits bring learning to life. Residential trips help develop pupils' independence and confidence as they try adventurous activities. Books pupils read evoke discussion about social and moral dilemmas, such as discrimination and war.

The way the school develops pupils' character is exceptional. As part of this, pupils present ideas and sing to large audiences. Pupils get the chance to develop their leadership skills.

For example, they responsibly lead clubs and other activities. Pupils benefit from a wide variety of enrichment activities which develop their talents. For example, all pupils learn to play the glockenspiel and ocarina.

Pupils like the school's clubs, including origami and Makaton.

The school provides staff with a wide range of training to strengthen their expertise. Staff use this very effectively.

It makes a positive difference to pupils' learning. Parents and pupils appreciate the school's inclusive culture and the help they receive when needed. Trust leaders and governors work exceptionally well together.

They make informed decisions in the best interests of pupils. For example, appointing additional staff to help the smooth running of the school.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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