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They make everyone feel welcome. Pupils work and play together happily. They care for each other and recognise that everyone is special and unique.
Pupils know that there are many trusted adults who they can turn to if they are worried or upset.
Pupils know that the school has high expectations for their achievement. Pupils are keen to learn, and they work hard in their lessons.
They achieve well and build their knowledge securely over time. Pupils are encouraged to think about their aspirations for the future, for example by taking part in the Children's University programme.
Pupils know how they are expected ...to behave.
Children in the Reception class quickly learn to follow routines. Older pupils understand and follow the school rules. The atmosphere in school is calm and orderly.
Playtimes and social times are a positive experience for all.
Pupils benefit from a wide offer of clubs and opportunities that help them to develop their talents and interests. For example, all pupils learn to play the guitar from Year 4 upwards.
Pupils take on positions of responsibility with enthusiasm. Members of the eco-team grow fruits and plant gardens for all pupils to enjoy. Pupils who act as subject ambassadors visit different classes to share what is happening in their subject.
Pupils contribute to the local community through their charity work.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has taken much care in identifying the knowledge that pupils should learn in each subject in key stages 1 and 2.
Learning is ordered carefully to ensure that pupils' knowledge builds lesson by lesson. The school's thoughtful approach to curriculum design has ensured that pupils achieve well against the curriculum goals in all subjects.
In 2023, the school's published data for progress and attainment in mathematics by the end of key stage 2 was significantly below that of other schools nationally.
The school identified that pupils were not able to recall important facts such as times tables quickly enough. It has made sure that this aspect of learning receives due attention in the curriculum so that pupils' mathematics knowledge is more secure.
The curriculum in the early years provides a clear overview of what will be taught.
However, the school has not identified the small steps of learning that children need to take in order to reach the identified end points in each area of learning. Occasionally, this prevents staff from designing learning that builds well on what children already know.
The school has ensured that staff have had the training to deliver the new curriculums effectively so that pupils build their knowledge over time.
However, pupils are sometimes not given enough opportunity to reflect on what they have learned. At times, this limits pupils from consolidating and broadening their understanding of key concepts.
Staff are well trained to deliver the established phonics programme effectively.
From the moment that they start school in the early years, children start to learn about the sounds that letters and groups of letters make. They apply this phonics knowledge with confidence when reading well-matched books. Pupils continue to progress well through the phonics curriculum as they move into key stage 1.
Those pupils who find learning to read more challenging are identified quickly and supported to keep up with the phonics programme. As a result, pupils develop into fluent, accurate readers by the end of Year 2.
Teachers check pupils' learning regularly.
This assessment information allows teachers to identify any gaps and misconceptions that pupils may have. Teachers reshape future learning to revisit any concepts that pupils have found difficult to grasp.
The school identifies pupils' additional needs, including SEND, from the earliest possible age.
The school makes sure that staff know how to adapt their delivery of the curriculum effectively. This means that pupils with SEND progress well through the curriculum.
Pupils behave well in lessons.
They pay attention and are enthusiastic learners. Rare instances of low-level disruption are dealt with effectively by teachers so that pupils return quickly to their learning.
The school gives the highest priority to securing good attendance.
It works closely with parents and carers to help and support them in getting their children to school. Pupils attend regularly and arrive punctually to school.
Pupils learn about other cultures, customs and religions.
They understand that it is important to be tolerant and to show respect for the beliefs of others. Pupils gain an understanding of different types of relationships. They develop a secure knowledge of fundamental British values and understand how these are relevant to themselves as individuals and to the school and the wider community.
The school supports staff's well-being through a range of strategies, including free access to a counselling service. It considers staff's workload carefully before introducing any new initiatives.
Governors know the school well.
They have overseen considerable improvements to the design of the curriculum since the last inspection. They have a strong understanding of the school's current strengths and areas for development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
What does the school need to do to improve?
(Information for the school and appropriate authority)
• The early years curriculum does not identify the small steps of learning that need to be taught in order for children to achieve the end points for each area of learning. This means that children sometimes do not build new learning on what they already know in a coherent way. The school should identify the key knowledge that it wants children to learn in the early years and when they should learn it.
• In some subjects, pupils are not given enough opportunity to reflect on what they have learned. This means that some pupils do not deepen and broaden their learning as much as they could. The school should ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to recap and consolidate their learning.
