All Saints CofE Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

All Saints is a welcoming and inspiring school that is at the heart of its community. Central to all that happens in school are its values of love, belonging, faith, perseverance, respect and honesty.

Pupils always do their best to live up to the staff's high expectations. Pupils are keen to learn and to be successful.

Pupils behave well at all times.

They believe everyone is treated fairly. Pupils accept each other's differences and support and respect each other. They feel safe at school.

If pupils are worried about something, they know that adults will help them.

The school's early years provision is of very high quality. Children learn t...o get along well with each other and soon become familiar with the school's learning and behaviour routines.

They especially enjoy their outdoor education, which adds so much to their learning. Children leave early years very well prepared for Year 1.

There are many activities and experiences offered to pupils to develop their talents and interests.

Pupils value the opportunities in the educational visits provided. These include trips to botanical gardens, a local fire station and local places of worship and outdoor learning residential experiences.

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

The school has created a forward-thinking and structured curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Starting with the early years, learning is sequenced and builds progressively. The school has carefully identified the essential knowledge and skills pupils need. These are revisited regularly so that pupils can remember what they have learned.

Teachers' subject knowledge is strong. Discovery units have been added to key stage 1 science to enable pupils to be better equipped for the work in key stage 2. Teachers generally use assessment well across the curriculum.

However, in some lessons, teachers' checks on pupils' understanding are less effective and misconceptions are sometimes missed.

The school inspires a love of reading. Children learn phonics when they first start school.

All staff are trained to a high standard in the teaching of phonics. Children who need extra help with their reading are quickly identified and receive appropriate support. Teachers read to pupils every day.

Over time, pupils become fluent and confident readers. They experience a range of literary genres to broaden their experiences and enhance their understanding. They say that they enjoy reading and that it helps them in all their lessons.

Pupils with SEND are very well supported. Staff skilfully identify pupils' needs and provide appropriate support. Staff have the information they need to be able to meet the needs of these pupils.

Pupils with SEND can achieve well in all subjects because of the adaptations that staff make for them.

The early years curriculum is well thought out and carefully linked to subjects taught in key stage 1. Well-chosen and purposeful activities prepare children very well for later learning.

A positive and exciting environment has been created that supports the ambitious early years curriculum. The outdoor environment is exemplary and inspires children to learn. In early years, there are high-quality interactions between staff and individual pupils and groups.

Staff expertly model language and communication skills.

Pupils behave well in lessons. They are attentive in class, and no learning is lost.

The calm, caring environment throughout school is matched in the way staff deal with any pupil's concerns. Pupils exhibit high levels of maturity and self-control. They are kind and friendly, mixing happily together in social spaces.

Older pupils support younger ones and help staff on the playground.

Promoting pupils' personal development is a real strength of the school. The wider curriculum has been carefully thought out to develop the values and aspirations of the school.

Pupils have a clear understanding of fundamental British values and are well prepared for life in modern Britain. There are many opportunities for pupils to take on positions of responsibility. This includes being personal and spiritual ambassadors, school librarians, sports leaders and members of the student support team.

Governors know the school, its staff, pupils and the community well. They have considerable knowledge and expertise. They hold the school to account, and regularly visit classrooms and have meetings with staff.

Staff appreciate the priority given to their well-being and workload. They are proud to work at the school and are enthusiastic about professional development.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

What does the school need to do to improve?

(Information for the school and appropriate authority)

• In some subject areas, the checking of pupils' understanding is not thorough enough. As a result, misconceptions are missed and pupils are not always as secure in their learning as they should be. The school needs to develop further the consistent use of assessment systems across the curriculum.