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Newcomen Primary School aims for pupils to 'believe, achieve and succeed'.
The school is very successful in realising its ambitious vision. Pupils work extremely hard to rise to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well.
The school is a harmonious and productive setting for pupils to learn and develop. Teachers are supportive and relentless in ensuring pupils achieve their full potential. They create a safe and nurturing environment for pupils.
From the early years, pupils learn that making mistakes 'helps their brains to grow'. This helps to dev...elop pupils' resilience. Pupils are happy.
In lessons, they are keen to contribute. Pupils' conduct is impressive, and they are deeply respectful.
Pupils are empowered.
The school is very successful at developing pupils' vocabulary and communication, including in the early years. As a result, pupils can express themselves confidently. Pupils are proud of the important contributions they make to their school and local community.
They take on responsibilities in school, such as 'sports leaders' and as members of the school council with enthusiasm.
As many parents and carers told inspectors, pupils thrive at this school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's ambitious curriculum is structured carefully so that pupils develop secure knowledge in clearly defined and manageable steps.
This ensures that pupils have solid foundations for future learning. Pupils achieve exceptionally well in national tests. They leave the school well prepared for secondary school.
The curriculum is delivered very effectively. Teachers regularly revisit previous learning, and they provide pupils with opportunities to practise and apply what they have been taught. This helps pupils to embed their understanding.
The school's rigorous checks on what pupils know and can do ensures that teachers quickly identify and address gaps in learning. In the early years, learning activities are carefully tailored to ensure that they meet children's needs.
The school is passionate that pupils become fluent and confident readers.
This work starts in Nursery, where children benefit from a language-rich environment. For example, daily 'rhyme time' gives children the opportunity to enjoy reciting a range of nursery rhymes before they talk about them with adults. The school's sharp focus on teaching phonics is consistent and effective.
Its wider approaches to developing pupils' comprehension, fluency and expression is impressive. Precise support is put in place for pupils who need it. The books pupils read give them the opportunity to explore different cultures and ways of life.
Pupils talk enthusiastically about the books they are reading and the different genres they enjoy.
The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND well. This ensures that pupils with SEND receive precisely planned support, that their needs are well met, and that they achieve well.
Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. All pupils, including in the early years, follow school routines very well. In the early years, children socialise well together, and they sustain high levels of concentration.
Pupils support each other in lessons, and they know that they can use the 'buddy benches' at playtime if they want to make new friends. Pupils have very positive attitudes to school and leaders track attendance closely, supporting families effectively if they need it. As a result, rates of attendance are high.
The school has planned a rich set of experiences to support pupils' personal development and sense of belonging. The school community came together to develop the 'courtesy code of conduct'. Pupils have contributed to the development of outdoor play resources.
Works of art on display around school represent its strong, moral values. Pupils are respectful of different ways of life, and they develop their understanding of the wider world through trips and visits. For example, pupils visit different places of worship to learn about different faiths.
The school provides pupils with a range of enterprise opportunities so that they understand what it means to be an active citizen, by supporting different charities. Pupils are taught to keep themselves physically and mentally well. This includes in the early years, when children are taught about dental hygiene and encouraged to talk about their emotions in 'circle time'.
Leaders are committed to the development of staff. This has helped the school to sustain high standards over time. The school prioritises the well-being of staff.
Staff are very proud to work here. Morale is high. Governors are highly skilled and proactive in their roles.
For example, they have received training in phonics so they can understand more about how to support and challenge the school in this area. Governors have a thorough understanding of the school.
