Evenlode C.P. School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Evenlode Primary School is a caring and inclusive environment with positive relationships between pupils and staff.

This creates a friendly and supportive atmosphere where pupils feel valued. The school offers strong support for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), including effective provision for emotional and social well-being. All staff have clear expectations for pupils, and this ensures that they behave well and engage purposefully in lessons.

As a result, most pupils make strong progress during their time at school. Leaders and governors are effective, demonstrating a clear vision and a strong commitment to improving standards. The school reflects continuously on its work and ensures that robust processes ar...e in place to monitor pupil progress.

Teachers work well together to create an engaging and balanced curriculum that encourages pupils' curiosity. Pupils are confident speakers and attentive listeners. From a young age, they eagerly share their ideas and express themselves clearly.

As they progress, they collaborate effectively and articulate their thoughts and ideas with growing sophistication. Across the school, many pupils read a variety of texts well, with increasing fluency and confidence. Their writing skills are well developed, with older pupils using language thoughtfully and creatively.

The school is working hard to improve its provision for teaching Welsh, but overall, pupils' language skills do not progress quickly enough. Pupils are developing as confident mathematicians and are beginning to apply their skills effectively. However, opportunities to deepen and extend these skills independently across the curriculum are underdeveloped.

The school uses its resources effectively. Classrooms are well equipped and the outdoor learning areas are stimulating and engaging. Staff know their pupils well and use a range of strategies to engage them in their learning.

A particular strength is the nursery, and early foundation learning, where staff engage the youngest pupils in thoughtful, guided activities that promote independence and curiosity. The school develops strong partnerships with parents, actively involving them in school activities and decision-making processes. This collaboration ensures that parents are well informed and contribute to a supportive community that improves the educational experiences for all pupils.

Recommendations R1 Improve opportunities for pupils to apply their maths and numeracy skills independently R2 Improve pupils' skills in speaking Welsh