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About Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
The school sits at the heart of its community. There are strong links with the local church and charities. The school's values of love, friendship, compassion, courage and justice permeate the school.
Pupils talk passionately about these values and how they help them in school and life. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school and describe it as a 'lifesaver'.
The school has high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Pupils rise to these. Pupils have a zest to learn. They are well prepared for the next stage of their ed...ucation.
Behaviour is exemplary throughout the school. Pupils are exceptionally well mannered and courteous to adults and to one another. They know how important it is to treat everyone in the same way.
They know that they can rely on staff to help them sort out any issues which may arise.
Pupils make a valuable contribution to the school through their leadership responsibilities. The junior leadership team, signing mentors and digital leaders support the school well.
Pupils say: 'We are developed to stand up and have a voice.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has successfully developed an ambitious and well-organised curriculum. In the majority of subjects, the curriculum sets out clearly what pupils will learn across each year group.
In a small number of other subjects this is less clear. This means that teachers are not sure what knowledge they should teach and emphasise in these subjects. At times, this results in pupils not securing new knowledge as well as they could.
Teachers deliver the curriculum consistently. They explain new learning clearly and make sure that pupils have access to suitable resources. Teachers spot pupils' misconceptions quickly and address them.
The needs of pupils with SEND are particularly well catered for. Their specific needs are quickly identified. Teachers ensure that pupils with SEND learn well alongside their peers.
Pupils have plenty of opportunities to practise and revise what they have learned. For example, teachers plan for pupils to revisit what they have learned 'last lesson, this term and last year'. This helps pupils remember much of their previous learning.
The school's approach to reading is carefully structured and successful. Staff are well trained to introduce sounds and letters. Children in Nursery learn about sounds and how these make words.
In Reception and key stage 1 pupils learn sounds in a logical order. They use their phonics knowledge to read new and unfamiliar words accurately. Pupils read from books that contain the sounds that they already know.
All pupils enjoy being regularly read to, particularly in other subjects, such as reading about the Great Fire of London in history.
Children in the early years settle into school quickly. Staff make sure that they understand routines and can independently access resources which support their learning.
Children practise what has previously been taught. For example, children learn to make repeating patterns with the teacher. They then practise making these in the sand tray throughout the week.
This reinforces children's understanding of patterns and improves their fine motor skills.
The school ensures that attendance is a high priority for everyone. Pupils rarely miss out on their schooling and have high rates of attendance.
This is because pupils love coming to school. They focus well in lessons and play very positively with their friends at playtime.
The school caters well for the personal development of its pupils.
It makes good use of visits, events and experiences to bring the curriculum to life. For example, pupils' learning of practical skills in forest school helps them understand about living in the Stone Age. Pupils have access to extra-curricular clubs from which they generally benefit.
The school is developing these further. Pupils enjoy the residential visits that the school arranges for them. They have a secure knowledge of how to look after their physical and mental well-being and develop an understanding of fundamental British values.
They are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
The local academy committee is passionate about the school and wants it to continue to thrive as it grows. The committee recognises the school's many strengths and supports the school well where it is seeking to improve.
The trust fulfils its role by having its 'finger on the pulse' of the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
What does the school need to do to improve?
(Information for the school and appropriate authority)
• In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not always organised as well as it could be.
It does not always build in a methodical way across year groups. Pupils could learn more than they do in these subjects. The school should ensure that all curriculum subjects are planned logically to ensure pupils' learning is built upon effectively.
