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Their experiences are rooted in the well-embedded school values, which are, 'compassion, trust, resilience, fellowship and respect'. These values are lived daily. Pupils are very happy and safe.
They are very proud of their school. They have a strong sense of belonging.Consistently high expectations are established for learning.
Pupils work diligently. They are highly motivated. They appreciate the school's calm and focused atmosphere.
They learn exceptionally well across the whole curriculum.
Pupils benefit from a wide range of purposeful opportunities to support their personal development. They wil...lingly accept additional responsibility.
For example, as language ambassadors and attendance officers. Typically, an older pupil commented, 'I am excited to make a difference to our school. I hope to be a role model to others.'
Pupils are nurtured to be resilient.
Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences to develop their interests and talents, such as being sports players, musicians, performers, botanists and meteorologists. Their aspirations are raised and their horizons broadened.
Pupils recall many happy and memorable experiences that enrich their learning, including, for example, theatre visits.
Most parents and carers are very positive about the school. A parent, echoing the views of many, commented 'My children are happy and they talk positively about their day at school each evening.
My children are thriving at this school.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders, including those with responsibility for governance, lead with a strong moral purpose that places pupils at the heart of all they do. They lead with humility and dedication.
They successfully build the school's excellent provision. Much of the school's work is worthy of sharing with others. This is especially the case for the school's work on curriculum ambition, its approach to checking pupils' learning and the opportunities for pupils' personal development.
The school's quality of education is exceptional. Leaders have very precisely identified the key knowledge pupils must learn and when. Each subject curriculum is suitably ambitious and builds pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills from the start of Reception to the end of Year 6.
For example, children in Reception gain a wealth of scientific understanding about the world. Older pupils build on this by developing a sophisticated appreciation of biology, chemistry, physics and earth sciences. These pupils are taught to think and work as scientists by focusing on 'big questions'.
Pupils get off to an excellent start in learning to read. Skilled staff deliver the school's chosen phonics scheme well. They systematically check pupils' grasp of the sounds being learned.
Staff intervene quickly to support pupils who need to keep up with their peers. Pupils learn to read fluently, confidently and with understanding.The school's provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is of an exceptional quality.
Staff accurately identify pupils with SEND and their needs. Staff are highly skilled in adapting their teaching, enabling these pupils to access the same curriculum as their peers. The school works readily with external professionals when additional support or guidance is needed.
It makes sure that pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) and those who are new to English are supported to develop their knowledge of English so that they do not miss important learning.
Staff provide high-quality learning experiences. They have expert subject and teaching knowledge.
They check effectively what pupils are learning and remembering. Staff address misconceptions and errors in learning swiftly. They ensure that pupils purposefully revisit previous learning.
Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND and those who speak EAL learn very well across the whole curriculum.
The school's published outcomes for 2023 and 2024 are not reflective of the curriculum that pupils currently learn. Pupils' work is of a consistently high standard.
They know and remember more of the school's well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next stages of their education.
Children get off to a tremendous start in Reception.
The school's early years curriculum builds strong foundations in children's learning. For example, children develop their creativity using different materials to reinforce learning about colour, texture and tone as well as techniques such as layering and scratching. Children benefit from highly ambitious literacy and numeracy curriculums.
They learn to read and write well. They gain a sophisticated understanding of number. Children have purposeful opportunities to learn through play.
Activities are impactful. Interactions with adults are meaningful and engaging. Staff nurture and support children's personal, social and emotional development very well.
The school establishes clear routines from when pupils join the school. Very high expectations of behaviour are met consistently. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary.
Pupils are supported excellently to regulate their behaviour, when needed.
Opportunities for pupils' personal development are outstanding. These opportunities are purposefully planned to meet pupils' needs.
The school builds pupils' awareness of healthy lifestyles and relationships. They learn to understand potential risks. Pupils deepen their understanding of right and wrong.
Their spiritual development is nurtured well. They gain a deep understanding of life in Britain. Diversity is celebrated.
Pupils develop a deep sense of respect, equality and justice.
Overwhelmingly, staff comment positively about the school's culture. Staff are respected, valued and work collaboratively.
Leaders are mindful of workload and support staff well-being. Staff are proud to be part of this successful school.
