Kingston Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils at Kingston show a great deal of pride in themselves and their school. Pupils have an inner confidence that shines through. They love their school and attend happily.

Pupils learn about the 'Kingston way,' which helps them understand how to be better learners and more considerate individuals.

Pupils live up to the staff's high expectations of learning and behaviour. They behave exceptionally well.

Pupils understand that if they work hard and try their best, they can achieve and learn more. Pupils' books show they take great care with their work and they are neat with their presentation. They achieve very well.

Young pupils learn the simple sch...ool rules as soon as they start school. For instance, children in Reception know that they need to have 'kind hands and feet' and to use kind words. This learning develops as pupils get older when they learn how their actions can affect others.

Older pupils can become school ambassadors. However, to achieve this role, they need to complete some tasks that benefit others. Pupils are very keen to have this job, and the ambassadors are positive role models for others.

In this way, pupils understand that positive actions benefit themselves and others.

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

Pupils learn a rich and broad curriculum. This enables all pupils to find their interests and develop their talents.

All subject curriculums are well planned and organised logically. This means pupils build their knowledge from the early years to Year 6. Teachers help pupils to remember their learning in a variety of ways.

As a result, pupils learn the knowledge that the school intends. The school develops pupils' knowledge exceptionally well. For instance, when discussing reasons why the Roman Empire ended, pupils can do so demonstrating a deep understanding.

The school checks pupils' learning with precision and accuracy. This allows staff to know what pupils have learned and spot any gaps in their knowledge. Staff skilfully address misconceptions in lessons.

This means all pupils achieve extremely well in all subjects.

Staff have strong subject knowledge. They explain ideas clearly to pupils, who then carry out learning tasks with confidence.

Staff support all pupils who need help or guidance effectively. Support staff and teachers work well as a team to provide pupils with any support that they need.

The school prioritises reading.

Pupils love to read. As soon as children start in Reception, they learn how to match letters to sounds. Staff check pupils' phonics knowledge often.

Any pupils who fall behind get the help they need to catch up. Older pupils who are not yet fluent readers have keep-up lessons. As a result, they learn to read confidently.

Staff in the early years plan activities that capture children's interests and develop their knowledge. Skilled staff deepen children's understanding through language-rich conversations. Children get along with others well.

They build strong, trusting relationships with adults. Children happily complete learning tasks in a relaxed and supportive environment. Even from this young age, children respond well to staff's encouragement.

They develop the skills to manage themselves and to let others know their wants and feelings.

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Staff know and understand the individual needs of pupils with SEND.

They adapt teaching effectively, building on pupils' strengths and using their knowledge of how best to support pupils' learning. Pupils with SEND are taught and encouraged to be as confident and independent as their peers, no matter their individual needs. Pupils with SEND achieve well.

Pupils behave exceptionally well in and out of lessons. They understand the school rules but also learn why it is important to be responsible role models. Pupils show determination and self-confidence.

They understand the need for, and relish, their education.

As the school states, pupils' personal development is 'at the heart of everything we do.' Pupils gain self-awareness, empathy and global perspective.

They leave school with strong principles built on a deep understanding of right and wrong. This prepares them exceptionally well for life outside of school.

Leaders, the trust and the governors work together to ensure the school's priorities continue to improve pupils' education.

Staff appreciate the support and the professional development they receive. This develops their teaching practice through the sharing of evidence-based research.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.