Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils happily participate in all aspects of the life of this vibrant and nurturing school. They rise to the school's very high expectations of behaviour by conducting themselves impeccably, in lessons and at social times.

Pupils know that staff expect them to work very hard and achieve their best. They listen intently, follow instructions immediately and use every opportunity to learn. In the Reception Year, children quickly learn to choose appropriate activities and resources independently.

As they move up the school, pupils develop increasing skills in independent study and in assessing and improving their own work. In all phases of the school, pupils make exceptio...nal progress through the curriculum and achieve highly.

The school prepares pupils exceptionally well for the next stages in their education and future lives.

From the early years, children learn about people whose lives are different from their own, including in culture and religion. As they move up the school, pupils show an increasing understanding of the diversity of modern Britain and celebrate it with enthusiasm. Pupils are proud of their leadership roles in the school.

They undertake a wide range of responsibilities, such as being subject ambassadors who organise after-school clubs and activity days. In an increasingly mature way, pupils understand about healthy relationships and consent.

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

The school has developed a very ambitious and broad curriculum.

This takes into account the local context and the learning needs of pupils. The curriculum flows seamlessly from the early years to the end of Year 6. Crystal-clear information ensures that staff know the precise order in which to present new learning.

They use this information highly effectively to build on what pupils already know. Pupils revisit previous learning with increasing complexity as they move up through the school. They learn subjects in great depth and remember what they have learned exceptionally well over time.

The school quickly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide highly effective support to meet very specific learning targets either individually, in small groups or in class alongside their peers. The majority of these pupils successfully learn the same curriculum as their classmates.

For a small number of pupils with more complex needs, staff have developed detailed and appropriately bespoke curriculums. The school's expertly devised provision for pupils with SEND ensures that they make exceptional progress.

The school organises regular training for staff.

This contributes to their strong knowledge of the subjects that they teach. Staff design motivating activities which enable pupils to learn exactly what the school expects. Teachers regularly check how well pupils have learned and what they have remembered.

They use this information extremely well to shape future teaching and to address any misconceptions or gaps in pupils' knowledge.

The school prioritises reading. In every part of the school the joys of reading are evident.

This includes outdoors and in the many cosy library areas and exciting displays around the school. Staff routinely read to pupils and share their own enthusiasm for literature. They ensure that pupils delight in reading for pleasure.

At the start of the Reception Year, children begin to learn phonics. Staff are experts in teaching early reading. They quickly identify any pupils who are having difficulty and help them to keep up with their peers.

Staff ensure that pupils learn to read fluently and accurately. By the end of key stage 1, pupils are ready to make a flying start to the reading curriculum in Year 3.

At the start of the Reception Year, staff settle children in without delay.

They skilfully help them to concentrate well and collaborate with others. This strong foundation enhances their learning and contributes to the exceptionally positive behaviour demonstrated by all age groups in the school. Classrooms are orderly and purposeful.

Pupils are highly respectful of each other's views.

The school's provision for pupils' wider personal development is exemplary. Pupils have an exceptional range of opportunities to develop their skills and talents.

For example, they run a regular podcast, taking on roles such as presenter and script writer. They have opportunities to demonstrate active citizenship, for example when interviewing local councillors. The school's enrichment award scheme begins in the early years and celebrates the achievement of an increasing array of life skills.

These include preparing food in the early years to joining a club and making presentations to large audiences. The school ensures that pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged participate fully in enrichment activities.

The school knows families extremely well and makes sure that they have the information that they need to be strong partners in their children's education.

Governors make a significant contribution to the school's development. Staff are hugely proud to work at this school. They value the opportunities that the school gives them to develop professionally.

They know that their hard work is valued. They appreciate that the school considers their workload and well-being when deciding new policies.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.