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Everyone is included and valued here. In assemblies, the whole school is encouraged to appreciate and celebrate pupils' achievements. These include triumphs related to the schools' 'golden rules', for successes in reading and for accomplishments out of school.
School staff genuinely care about pupils and their well-being. Pupils have many avenues to share any worries with adults in school. Pupils feel safe and are safe.
The school has a strong ambition for all pupils. It has a firm belief that everyone can achieve well. The school takes time to get to know all its pupils and their families.
It finds out ...whether barriers to learning may exist. It uses this information to make precise adaptations to teaching to help all pupils achieve their full potential. As a result, pupils meet the high expectations regularly.
Pupils behave responsibly and maturely. The school teaches them how to effectively resolve problems for themselves if they arise. Pupil playground leaders are always on hand to help younger pupils with their games.
Trained pupil mental health ambassadors give advice and support to other pupils if they need it. Pupils treat each other with exceptional levels of kindness and consideration.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils receive an exemplary education here.
They learn a wide range of subjects in line with the national curriculum. The school uses up-to-date educational research to decide what pupils should learn and when. Therefore, important subject knowledge is organised skilfully to support pupils to build their understanding cumulatively over time.
The school precisely identifies key knowledge that pupils must know and remember. It ensures pupils recall and revisit essential content regularly. As a result, pupils use their previous learning to help them understand current learning confidently.
For example, in art, pupils in Year 5 remember important information about colour mixing and techniques for shading learned in previous years. They use this knowledge to evaluate, draw and paint portraits in the style of the artist Hans Holbein.
Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive expert help and support to learn the curriculum.
The school ensures teaching is informed by training from a range of experts. These include psychologists and therapists. As a result, the school proficiently spots pupils with SEND.
It makes sharp adaptations to teaching and resources to ensure pupils with SEND learn essential knowledge and skills. For example, the school makes precise adjustments to the way it teaches reading and phonics. This ensures that pupils learn to read and recognise letters and the sounds they make.
This includes pupils who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND. The school places high importance on reading. In reading lessons, pupils have opportunities to relax and enjoy reading coupled with well-considered, targeted teaching to address gaps in knowledge or misconceptions.
As a result, pupils quickly become confident, fluent readers. The school fosters a firm love of reading throughout.
The governing body and leaders keep a close eye on things to ensure pupils receive a strong education.
The governing body and leaders consult staff effectively to check that workload is manageable and that their well-being is considered.
In class, pupils are deeply engaged and enthusiastic about their learning. The school ensures everyone knows the importance of regular school attendance.
It monitors pupil absence rigorously. If pupils struggle, the school works collaboratively with pupils and their families to ensure attendance improves.
The provision for pupils' personal development is impressive.
The school knows the experiences that may be the most beneficial for pupils. It uses this information to organise the school's offer. For example, it arranges pastoral support and fun experiences specifically aimed to support young carers.
The school encourages pupils to value difference in the world and teaches the importance of respect. Pupils are taught about a range of cultures and different types of families. Pupils study key concepts related to equality.
The school uses a range of ways to convey these messages. Pupils are very well-prepared for life beyond the school and life in modern Britain.
